Paying, prices, and money-related vocabulary in Spanish, including how to ask for prices, handle payments, and talk about costs in everyday situations.
Understanding how to talk about paying and prices is essential for shopping, dining out, and managing everyday expenses in Spanish-speaking countries. In this chapter, you’ll learn key vocabulary for money, asking about prices, and completing transactions with confidence.
Spanish has specific words for different types of money and payment methods. Here are some common terms you’ll use when handling cash, cards, or digital payments.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| el billete | los billetes | bill, banknote | bills, banknotes | Tengo un billete de veinte. | I have a twenty-dollar bill. |
| la moneda | las monedas | coin | coins | Encontré una moneda en la calle. | I found a coin on the street. |
| el dinero | (singular) | money | - | No tengo dinero en efectivo. | I don’t have cash. |
| la tarjeta | las tarjetas | card | cards | Pago con tarjeta de crédito. | I pay with a credit card. |
| el efectivo | (singular) | cash | - | ¿Tienes efectivo? | Do you have cash? |
| la cuenta | las cuentas | bill, check | bills, checks | La cuenta, por favor. | The check, please. |
| el cambio | (singular) | change | - | ¿Tiene cambio? | Do you have change? |
| el precio | los precios | price | prices | ¿Cuál es el precio? | What is the price? |
| el pago | los pagos | payment | payments | Hice el pago ayer. | I made the payment yesterday. |
| la propina | las propinas | tip | tips | Dejé una propina en el restaurante. | I left a tip at the restaurant. |
When shopping or ordering food, you’ll often need to ask about prices. Here are common phrases and questions to help you find out how much something costs.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | - | How much does it cost? | - | ¿Cuánto cuesta esta camisa? | How much does this shirt cost? |
| ¿Cuánto vale? | - | How much is it worth? | - | ¿Cuánto vale el libro? | How much is the book? |
| ¿Cuál es el precio? | - | What’s the price? | - | ¿Cuál es el precio del café? | What’s the price of the coffee? |
| ¿Cuánto es? | - | How much is it? | - | Quisiera dos, ¿cuánto es? | I’d like two, how much is it? |
| ¿Aceptan tarjetas? | - | Do you accept cards? | - | ¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| ¿Dónde pago? | - | Where do I pay? | - | ¿Dónde pago la cuenta? | Where do I pay the bill? |
| ¿Tiene cambio? | - | Do you have change? | - | ¿Tiene cambio para un billete de 50? | Do you have change for a 50 bill? |
| ¿Puedo pagar con...? | - | Can I pay with...? | - | ¿Puedo pagar con mi teléfono? | Can I pay with my phone? |
| ¿Está incluido el impuesto? | - | Is tax included? | - | ¿Está incluido el impuesto en el precio? | Is tax included in the price? |
| ¿Puedo pagar en efectivo? | - | Can I pay with cash? | - | ¿Puedo pagar en efectivo aquí? | Can I pay with cash here? |
¿Puedo pagar con ___?
Can I pay with ___?
mi teléfono
“Mi teléfono” sugiere pago móvil; las otras opciones son formas comunes pero no corresponden a la frase dada.
Spanish speakers use a variety of payment methods, from cash to cards to mobile apps. Here’s the vocabulary you need to talk about how you’ll pay.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| en efectivo | - | in cash | - | Prefiero pagar en efectivo. | I prefer to pay in cash. |
| con tarjeta | - | with card | - | Pago con tarjeta de débito. | I pay with a debit card. |
| con dinero | - | with money | - | Pagó con dinero en mano. | She paid with cash. |
| por transferencia | - | by transfer | - | Hice el pago por transferencia. | I made the payment by transfer. |
| con móvil | - | with mobile | - | Pagué con el móvil. | I paid with my phone. |
| a plazos | - | in installments | - | Compré el televisor a plazos. | I bought the TV in installments. |
| en línea | - | online | - | Pagué la factura en línea. | I paid the bill online. |
| sin contacto | - | contactless | - | Pago sin contacto con la tarjeta. | Contactless payment with the card. |
| con cheque | - | by check | - | Pagué con un cheque. | I paid by check. |
| contra reembolso | - | cash on delivery | - | El paquete es contra reembolso. | The package is cash on delivery. |
Once you know the vocabulary for money and asking prices, you’ll need phrases for completing the transaction, giving money, and getting receipts.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quisiera... | - | I’d like... | - | Quisiera un café, por favor. | I’d like a coffee, please. |
| Aquí tiene... | - | Here you go... | - | Aquí tiene veinte pesos. | Here you go, twenty pesos. |
| ¿Algo más? | - | Anything else? | - | ¿Algo más? | Anything else? |
| La cuenta, por favor. | - | The check, please. | - | La cuenta, por favor. | The check, please. |
| ¿Desea un recibo? | - | Would you like a receipt? | - | ¿Desea un recibo? | Would you like a receipt? |
| Guarde el cambio. | - | Keep the change. | - | Guarde el cambio. | Keep the change. |
| ¿Todo bien? | - | Is everything okay? | - | ¿Todo bien con la cuenta? | Is everything okay with the bill? |
| Muchas gracias. | - | Thank you very much. | - | Muchas gracias por su ayuda. | Thank you very much for your help. |
| Vuelva pronto. | - | Come back soon. | - | Vuelva pronto. | Come back soon. |
| Está pagado. | - | It’s paid. | - | La cuenta está pagada. | The bill is paid. |
Understanding how to talk about prices, discounts, and sales will help you get the best deals and avoid overpaying.
| Singular | Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| caro | caros | expensive | expensive (pl.) | Este vestido es caro. | This dress is expensive. |
| barato | baratos | cheap | cheap (pl.) | Estos zapatos son baratos. | These shoes are cheap. |
| rebaja | rebajas | discount | discounts | Hay rebajas en la tienda. | There are discounts in the store. |
| oferta | ofertas | offer, sale | offers, sales | La oferta termina hoy. | The sale ends today. |
| promoción | promociones | promotion | promotions | Aprovecha la promoción especial. | Take advantage of the special promotion. |
| por ciento | - | percent | - | Hay un 20% de descuento. | There’s a 20% discount. |
| gratis | - | free | - | El envío es gratis. | Shipping is free. |
| total | - | total | - | El total es cincuenta pesos. | The total is fifty pesos. |
| incluido | - | included | - | El IVA está incluido. | VAT is included. |
| adicional | - | additional | - | Hay un cargo adicional. | There is an additional charge. |
With these chapters, you’re ready to handle money, ask about prices, and complete payments confidently in Spanish-speaking contexts.
Este vestido es ___.
This dress is ___
caro
“Caro” significa costoso; “barato” es económico, “gratis” es sin costo y “rebajado” indica descuento.
Flashcards (1 of 50)
- English Singular: bill, banknote
- English Plural: bills, banknotes
- English Example: I have a twenty-dollar bill.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
