Italian Expression · Beginner
quanto costa?
How much does it cost?
Pronunciation: KWAN-to KOS-ta
Meaning
A common question used to inquire about the price of an item or service.
Example
Scusi, quanto costa questo souvenir?
Excuse me, how much does this souvenir cost?
Practice tips
- Practice quanto costa? out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for beginner-level learners.