Prices and currency

Foreign Languages

Definition

Learning to discuss prices and currency in a foreign language involves understanding numbers, how to ask 'how much does it cost,' and the monetary units used in different countries. This is essential for shopping, dining, and travel situations.

Examples

  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? — It costs five euros. (Spanish shopping)
  • Combien ça coûte? — Ça coûte dix euros. (French pricing)
  • Das kostet fünf Euro fünfzig. (German: That costs €5.50)
Key Fact

Key phrases: ¿Cuánto cuesta? (Spanish), Combien ça coûte? (French), Was/Wie viel kostet das? (German)

Related Terms

Numbers 1-100 Shopping dialogues Ordering food Buying tickets

Study This Concept

Practice prices and currency with free review games in these units:

Mandarin Chinese 1 Unit 7: Shopping and Money