Bargaining is the art of negotiating a price or deal, often used in markets and small shops. Here are the key categories of vocabulary you need:

Asking About Price

When you want to know how much something costs, use these phrases:
  • How much is this?
  • What’s the price of this?
  • How much does this cost?
  • Can you tell me the price?
  • Is this expensive?
  • What’s the price for one?
  • How much would it be?
  • Can I ask the price?
  • What’s the cost?
  • Is there a price tag?
EnglishExampleSpanishFrenchChineseExample
How much is this?How much is this shirt?¿Cuánto cuesta esto?Combien ça coûte ?这个多少钱?这个衬衫多少钱?
What’s the price?What’s the price of these shoes?¿Cuál es el precio?Quel est le prix ?价格是多少?这些鞋子多少钱?
How much does this cost?How much does this cost?¿Cuánto cuesta esto?Ça coûte combien ?这个多少钱?这个多少钱?
Is this expensive?Is this expensive?¿Es caro?C’est cher ?这个贵吗?这个贵吗?
Can you tell me the price?Can you tell me the price?¿Me puede decir el precio?Pouvez-vous me dire le prix ?你能告诉我价格吗?你能告诉我价格吗?
What’s the cost?What’s the cost of the bag?¿Cuál es el costo?Quel est le coût ?成本是多少?包包多少钱?
Is there a price tag?Is there a price tag on this?¿Hay una etiqueta de precio?Y a-t-il une étiquette de prix ?有价格标签吗?这个有价格标签吗?
Can I ask the price?Can I ask the price of this?¿Puedo preguntar el precio?Puis-je demander le prix ?我可以问价格吗?我可以问这个的价格吗?
What’s the price for one?What’s the price for one piece?¿Cuál es el precio por uno?Quel est le prix pour un ?一个多少钱?一个多少钱?
How much would it be?How much would it be with a discount?¿Cuánto sería?Combien cela coûterait-il ?这样多少钱?打折后多少钱?

Asking for a Discount

These phrases help you politely ask if you can pay less:
  • Can you give me a discount?
  • Is there any discount?
  • Can it be cheaper?
  • Can you lower the price?
  • Do you have a special price?
  • Can I get it for less?
  • Is there a sale?
  • Can you make it cheaper?
  • What’s the best price?
  • Can I have a discount?
EnglishExampleSpanishFrenchChineseExample
Can you give me a discount?Can you give me a discount on this?¿Me puede dar un descuento?Pouvez-vous me faire un rabais ?可以给我打折吗?这个可以打折吗?
Is there any discount?Is there any discount on these?¿Hay algún descuento?Y a-t-il une réduction ?有折扣吗?这些有折扣吗?
Can it be cheaper?Can it be cheaper?¿Puede ser más barato?Ça peut être moins cher ?可以便宜点吗?可以便宜点吗?
Can you lower the price?Can you lower the price a bit?¿Puede bajar el precio?Pouvez-vous baisser le prix ?可以降价吗?价格能便宜点吗?
Do you have a special price?Do you have a special price for me?¿Tiene un precio especial?Avez-vous un prix spécial ?有特别价格吗?你有特别价格吗?
Can I get it for less?Can I get it for less?¿Puedo conseguirlo por menos?Puis-je l’avoir moins cher ?可以便宜点买吗?可以便宜点买吗?
Is there a sale?Is there a sale today?¿Hay una oferta?Y a-t-il une vente ?有促销吗?今天有促销吗?
Can you make it cheaper?Can you make it cheaper for me?¿Puede hacerlo más barato?Pouvez-vous le rendre moins cher ?可以帮我便宜点吗?能便宜点吗?
What’s the best price?What’s the best price you can offer?¿Cuál es el mejor precio?Quel est le meilleur prix ?最低价是多少?你能给我最低价吗?
Can I have a discount?Can I have a discount, please?¿Puedo tener un descuento?Puis-je avoir une réduction ?可以给我打折吗?请问可以打折吗?

Negotiating

Use these phrases to continue the bargaining conversation:
  • That’s still too expensive.
  • Can you do it for $10?
  • I can only pay $15.
  • Would you accept $20?
  • It’s my budget limit.
  • Can you include something extra?
  • Let’s make a deal.
  • I’ll take it if it’s $12.
  • Can you meet me halfway?
  • I need a better price.
EnglishExampleSpanishFrenchChineseExample
That’s still too expensive.That’s still too expensive for me.Eso sigue siendo muy caro.C’est encore trop cher.还是太贵了。对我来说还是太贵了。
Can you do it for $10?Can you do it for $10?¿Puede ser por $10?Pouvez-vous le faire à 10 $ ?你能10美元卖吗?你能卖10美元吗?
I can only pay $15.I can only pay $15 for this.Solo puedo pagar $15.Je ne peux payer que 15 $.我只能付15美元。这个我只能付15美元。
Would you accept $20?Would you accept $20 for the bag?¿Aceptarías $20?Accepteriez-vous 20 $ ?你愿意接受20美元吗?你愿意20美元卖吗?
It’s my budget limit.That’s my budget limit.Es mi límite de presupuesto.C’est mon budget max.这是我的预算上限。这是我的最高预算。
Can you include something extra?Can you include something extra?¿Puede incluir algo extra?Pouvez-vous inclure quelque chose en plus ?可以附赠点东西吗?能不能多送点东西?
Let’s make a deal.Let’s make a deal.Hagamos un trato.Faisons un marché.咱们成交吧。咱们讲个价吧。
I’ll take it if it’s $12.I’ll take it if it’s $12.Lo llevo si es $12.Je le prends pour 12 $.美元我买了。十二块我买了。
Can you meet me halfway?Can you meet me halfway?¿Me puede hacer una rebaja?Pouvez-vous faire un compromis ?你能让我出一半价吗?你能让我折中出价吗?
I need a better price.I need a better price, please.Necesito un mejor precio.J’ai besoin d’un meilleur prix.请给我更好的价格。请给我一个更优惠的价格。

Confirming the Agreement

Once you’ve agreed on a price, use these phrases to confirm:
  • Okay, I’ll take it.
  • Deal!
  • Thank you, I’ll buy it.
  • Can I pay now?
  • I’m happy with the price.
  • I’ll pay in cash.
  • Here’s my money.
  • Please wrap it up.
  • Can I have a bag?
  • Thanks for the discount!
EnglishExampleSpanishFrenchChineseExample
Okay, I’ll take it.Okay, I’ll take it for $15.Está bien, lo llevo.D’accord, je le prends.好的,我要了。好的,我要了,15美元。
Deal!Deal! Thank you.¡Trato hecho!Marché conclu !一言为定!成交!谢谢。
Thank you, I’ll buy it.Thank you, I’ll buy it now.Gracias, lo compraré.Merci, je l’achète.谢谢,我买了。谢谢,我买了。
Can I pay now?Can I pay now?¿Puedo pagar ahora?Puis-je payer maintenant ?我现在可以付款吗?我现在可以付钱吗?
I’m happy with the price.I’m happy with the price.Estoy contento con el precio.Je suis content du prix.这个价钱我满意。这个价钱我满意。
I’ll pay in cash.I’ll pay in cash, please.Pagaré en efectivo.Je paierai en espèces.我用现金付款。我用现金付。
Here’s my money.Here’s my money.Aquí está mi dinero.Voici mon argent.给您钱。这是钱。
Please wrap it up.Please wrap it up for me.Por favor, envuélvalo.Emballez-le, s’il vous plaît.请帮我包起来。请帮我包一下。
Can I have a bag?Can I have a bag, please?¿Me puede dar una bolsa?Puis-je avoir un sac ?请给我一个袋子。能给我个袋子吗?
Thanks for the discount!Thanks for the discount!¡Gracias por el descuento!Merci pour la réduction !谢谢你的折扣!谢谢你的优惠!
With these categories—Asking About Price, Asking for a Discount, Negotiating, and Confirming the Agreement—you have all the vocabulary you need to bargain confidently in English.

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  • Example: 这个衬衫多少钱?
  • Chinese: 这个多少钱?
  • English: How much is this?

Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025

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