This chapter covers the key Spanish words and phrases used for paying and discussing prices. You’ll learn how to ask about costs, talk about methods of payment, and navigate common shopping and dining scenarios. These vocabulary words will help you handle money confidently in Spanish.
Key Vocabulary
These are the most important words related to paying and prices in Spanish.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| el precio | los precios | the price | the prices |
| el dinero | — | the money | — |
| el pago | los pagos | the payment | the payments |
| la cuenta | las cuentas | the bill / check | the bills / checks |
| la moneda | las monedas | the coin / currency | the coins / currencies |
| el cambio | — | the change | — |
| la tarjeta | las tarjetas | the card | the cards |
| el efectivo | — | the cash | — |
| la factura | las facturas | the invoice | the invoices |
| el descuento | los descuentos | the discount | the discounts |
| el precio fijo | — | the fixed price | — |
| la oferta | las ofertas | the offer / sale | the offers / sales |
Asking About Prices
These phrases will help you ask how much something costs or inquire about prices in different ways.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Cuánto cuesta...? | ¿Cuánto cuestan...? | How much does ... cost? | How much do ... cost? |
| ¿Cuál es el precio...? | — | What is the price of ...? | — |
| ¿Cuánto vale...? | — | How much is ... worth? | — |
| ¿Me puede decir el precio...? | — | Can you tell me the price of ...? | — |
| ¿Hay descuento...? | — | Is there a discount ...? | — |
| ¿Está en oferta...? | — | Is it on sale ...? | — |
| ¿Aceptan tarjeta...? | — | Do you accept card ...? | — |
| ¿Puedo pagar con...? | — | Can I pay with ...? | — |
| ¿Cuánto tengo que pagar...? | — | How much do I have to pay ...? | — |
| ¿Me da la cuenta, por favor? | — | Can I have the bill, please? | — |
How much does ... cost?
¿Cuánto cuesta ...?
'¿Cuánto cuesta ...?' is the most common way to ask 'How much does ... cost?' in Spanish.
Payment Methods
Use these words to talk about how you pay, whether it's cash, card, or something else.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| el efectivo | — | the cash | — |
| la tarjeta de crédito | las tarjetas de crédito | the credit card | the credit cards |
| la tarjeta de débito | las tarjetas de débito | the debit card | the debit cards |
| la transferencia bancaria | las transferencias bancarias | the bank transfer | the bank transfers |
| el cheque | los cheques | the check | the checks |
| el pago móvil | los pagos móviles | the mobile payment | the mobile payments |
| la cartera | las carteras | the wallet | the wallets |
| el teléfono | los teléfonos | the phone | the phones |
| el código QR | los códigos QR | the QR code | the QR codes |
| el recibo | los recibos | the receipt | the receipts |
the credit card
la tarjeta de crédito
'La tarjeta de crédito' refers to a credit card used for payment.
the mobile payment
el pago móvil
'El pago móvil' refers to payments made via mobile apps or phones.
the cash
el efectivo
'El efectivo' means cash, physical money used for payments.
Shopping and Transactions
These words and phrases will help you talk about the process of buying, paying, and asking for receipts.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| comprar | — | to buy | — |
| pagar | — | to pay | — |
| vender | — | to sell | — |
| pedir | — | to ask for / order | — |
| devolver | — | to return | — |
| cambiar | — | to exchange | — |
| cobrar | — | to charge / collect payment | — |
| unido(a) | — | united / joined | — |
| la caja | las cajas | the cash register | the cash registers |
| la compra | las compras | the purchase | the purchases |
to charge / collect payment
cobrar
'Cobrar' means 'to charge' money or 'to collect payment.'
Useful Phrases
Here are some common phrases that will help you navigate paying and prices in Spanish.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Cuánto es en total? | — | How much is it total? | — |
| ¿Me puede dar un recibo? | — | Can you give me a receipt? | — |
| ¿Está incluido el IVA? | — | Is VAT included? | — |
| ¿Puedo pagar en varios meses? | — | Can I pay in installments? | — |
| ¿Tiene cambio de...? | — | Do you have change for ...? | — |
| Guarde el cambio. | — | Keep the change. | — |
| ¿Hay más ofertas esta semana? | — | Are there more sales this week? | — |
| Solo estoy mirando, gracias. | — | I’m just looking, thank you. | — |
| ¿Dónde está la caja? | — | Where is the cash register? | — |
| ¿Puedo probarlo? | — | Can I try it on? / Can I try it? | — |
This vocabulary will equip you to handle paying and prices in a variety of everyday situations in Spanish.
Keep the change.
Guarde el cambio.
'Guarde el cambio.' is a polite way to tell the cashier to keep the remaining change.
Flashcards (1 of 52)
- English Singular: the price
- English Plural: the prices
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
