Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Costó (en. Cost)

    /kos'to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The verb to cost means to have a price or monetary value.
    The car cost a lot of money.
    El coche costó mucho dinero.
    It indicates the price that must be paid for a good or service.
    That dress cost more than I expected.
    Ese vestido costó más de lo que esperaba.
    Used to reveal a necessary sacrifice or effort.
    The operation cost hours of work.
    La operación costó horas de trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'costare', which means 'to be worth' or 'to have a price.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it cost an arm and a leg
    it means that something was very expensive.
    costó un ojo de la cara
    it cost sweat and tears
    it indicates that something was very difficult to achieve.
    costó sudor y lágrimas
    it didn't cost anything
    it means that something was free.
    no costó nada

    Related Words

    cost
    Amount of money paid for something.
    costo
    to cover (costs)
    To pay for or finance something.
    costear
    custom
    Usual or habitual practice.
    costumbre

    Slang Meanings

    It cost a fortune
    That party cost a fortune.
    Esa fiesta costó un dineral.
    It turned out to be expensive
    The trip turned out to be expensive due to high prices.
    El viaje salió caro por los precios elevados.