How to Say ‘How much does it cost?’ in Italian
Quanto costa?
KWAN-toh KOH-sta
[KWAN-toh KOH-sta]
💬 Usage Tip: Common phrase for discussing price.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Discussing prices or haggling is uncommon; clarity at checkout is valued.
Phrase Breakdown
Quanto
[KWAN-toh]
How much
Used to ask about the price or amount of something.
Quanto costa un cappuccino?
How much does a cappuccino cost?
Costa?
KOH-sta
Words in this phrase
costa
[KOH-sta]
Does it cost?
Used to inquire about the price of an item.
Quanto costa il latte di mandorla?
How much does the almond milk cost?
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