cuesta

/ˈkwesta/, [ˈkwes.t̪a]

cost, costs, slope

Examples

¡Querría comprar este ordenador, pero cuesta un ojo de la cara!

I'd like to buy this computer, but it costs an arm and a leg!

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No sé cuánto cuesta esta motocicleta.

I don't know how much this motorcycle is.

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Lo barato cuesta caro.

Buy cheap and waste your money.

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¿Cuánto cuesta un metro de esta seda roja?

How much is a meter of this red silk?

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El periódico cuesta menos que el libro.

The periodical costs less than the book.

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¿Cuánto cuesta una casa promedio en su área?

What is the value of an average home in your area?

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Cada vez me cuesta más concentrarme.

It's getting harder for me to concentrate.

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¿Cuánto cuesta este reloj?

How much is this watch?

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Cuesta una barbaridad.

It costs an arm and a leg.

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A los extranjeros les cuesta aprender japonés.

It is hard for foreigners to learn Japanese.

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Su auto puede ser más agradable de conducir, pero también le cuesta más la manutención.

Her car might be more pleasant to drive, but it also costs her more for maintenance.

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El billete cuesta cien euros.

The ticket costs 100 euros.

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¿Cuánto cuesta por día?

What is the rate per day?

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¿Cuánto cuesta esta raqueta?

How much is this racket?

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A algunos alumnos les cuesta seguir las normas.

Some pupils find it difficult to follow the rules.

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El libro cuesta quince dólares.

The book costs fifteen dollars.

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Me cuesta tocar el piano.

It is difficult for me to play the piano.

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¿Cuánto cuesta el billete?

How much is the ticket?

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¿Cuánto tiempo cuesta llegar al aeropuerto con el bus del aeropuerto?

How long does it take to get to the airport with the airport bus?

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No tengo ni idea de cuánto cuesta.

I have no idea how much it costs.

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