Spanish word

precio

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɾeθjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprice

Example

¿Cuál es el precio de este libro?

What is the price of this book?

Illustration for precio (price)

More examples

Compré dos libros al precio de oferta.

I bought two books at the sale price.

Core concept

Sum requested or paid in exchange for a product or service.

Common phrases

  • precio promedio

    average price

  • precio de oferta

    sale price

  • precio por kilo

    price per kilo

Similar words

coste: Money spent to create or deliver a product or service, borne by the producer.
cargo: Billing line item representing a surcharge, processing fee, or administrative charge.
importe: Overall amount due on an invoice or sales transaction.
tarifa: Published rate applied to a certain service, journey, or period.

Definition in Spanish

Cantidad de dinero que se pide o se paga por la compra de un bien o servicio.

Word origin

Derives from Latin pretium 'value, price' via medieval Latin and Old Spanish to name the monetary amount set for a good or service.

Usage tips

  • Precio usually names the amount a customer pays, while coste refers to the producer's expense, so a seller's precio often exceeds the coste.

Other meanings

  • costnoun
  • feenoun

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