Spanish Conversation · Level 36
75 words
Spanish word
costo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkosto/
Meaning
- masculine nouncost
Example
¿Cuánto es el costo del envío?
How much is the shipping cost?
More examples
El costo adicional no estaba incluido en el presupuesto.
The additional cost was not included in the budget.
Core concept
A calculator display adding material, labor, and upkeep figures into a single total.
Common phrases
el costo de
the cost of
el costo de envío
the cost of shipping
el costo total
the total cost
Similar words
precio: Sale amount shown in a shop or website that customers pay.
gasto: Money actually paid out for purchases or expenses, an outflow from the budget.
tarifa: Set charge applied to a service or transport trip according to a published rate.
cuota: Regular payment for a membership or as an installment in a payment plan.
Definition in Spanish
Cantidad de dinero que se necesita para producir, adquirir o mantener un bien o servicio.
Word origin
Derived from Latin constare ('to stand together') through Romance verbs like costar, with the noun costo coming to mean the amount of money needed for production, acquisition, or upkeep.
Usage tips
- In business language costo typically refers to production or operating expenses rather than a shop price, so expect it in budgets, invoices, and cost accounting.