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cuesta

/ˈkwesta/, [ˈkwes.t̪a]

cost, costs, slope

Examples

  • No me puedo permitir ese coche, cuesta un riñón.

    I can't buy that car - it costs an arm and a leg.

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  • ¿Cuánto cuesta comer en un sitio así?

    How much does it cost to eat at such a place?

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  • Esta camisa cuesta más de cincuenta dólares.

    This shirt costs more than fifty dollars.

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  • Vimos en el diario el anuncio de una casa que cuesta R$125.000,00.

    We saw an ad in the newspaper for a house that costs R$125,000.00.

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  • ¿Cuánto cuesta este sofá?

    How much is this sofa?

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  • Cuesta un rato hacer galletas.

    Making cookies takes time.

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  • Este CD cuesta $10.

    This CD costs $10.

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  • ¿Cuánto cuesta la electricidad en el este de Alemania?

    How much does eletricity cost in the east of Germany?

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  • A los niños japoneses criados fuera de Japón, a veces les cuesta mucho adaptarse a las escuelas japonesas cuando regresan, incluso teniendo un manejo perfecto del japonés.

    Japanese children brought up overseas sometimes face great difficulty in adjusting themselves to Japanese schools after returning, even though they have a perfect command of Japanese.

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  • ¿Cuánto cuesta una libra?

    How much for half a kilo?

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  • Me cuesta pronunciar la palabra.

    It is difficult for me to pronounce the word.

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  • ¿Qué te cuesta creerme?

    Why don't you just believe me?

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  • ¿Cuánto cuesta el kilo de tomates?

    How much is the kilo of tomatoes?

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  • El sombrero cuesta menos que el abrigo.

    The hat costs less than the coat.

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  • A Tom le cuesta leer.

    Tom has trouble reading.

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  • ¿Cuánto cuesta el kilo de cebollas?

    How much does the kilo of onions cost?

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  • La camisa cuesta doce libras.

    The blouse costs twelve libras.

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  • A Tom le cuesta mantenerse al nivel del resto de la clase.

    Tom has trouble keeping up with the rest of the class.

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  • Si piensas que la educación es cara, espera a ver lo que te cuesta la ignorancia.

    If you think education is expensive, wait till you see what ignorance costs you.

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  • ¿Cuánto cuesta tu reloj de Suiza?

    How much does your Swiss watch cost?

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