How to Say ‘It has a small fee.’ in Mexican Spanish
Tiene un costo pequeño.
tee-EH-neh oon KOHS-toh peh-KEH-nyoh
[tee-EH-neh oon KOHS-toh peh-KEH-nyoh]
Phrase Breakdown
Tiene
[tee-EH-neh]
has
A form of tener meaning 'has' or 'it has.' In this context, it refers to the parking or valet service having a fee.
El valet Tiene un costo pequeño.
The valet has a small cost.
Un costo pequeño
oon KOHS-toh peh-KEH-nyoh
A small cost
This means the charge is low or inexpensive.
Tiene un costo pequeño por hora.
It has a small cost per hour.
Words in this phrase
un
[oon]
a
The masculine singular indefinite article, meaning 'a' or 'an.' It introduces a non-specific noun.
Tiene un costo pequeño por el estacionamiento.
It has a small cost for parking.
costo
[KOHS-toh]
cost
Means 'cost' or 'fee.' In restaurant and parking contexts, it often refers to a charge for a service.
El costo del valet es bajo.
The valet cost is low.
pequeño
[peh-KEH-nyoh]
small
Means 'small' or 'little.' Here it describes a low or minor fee.
Tiene un costo pequeño para los clientes.
It has a small cost for customers.
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