Spanish phrase
¿Por qué cuesta ~?
Meaning
Why does ___ cost so much?
When to use it
Asks why something has a high price. Direct everyday question used to ask the reason an item seems expensive.
Example dialogue
¿Por qué cuesta tanto este libro?
Why does this book cost so much?
Es de edición limitada y tiene muchas ilustraciones.
It's a limited edition and has many illustrations.