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¿Cuánto cuesta el pincho?

¿Cuánto cuesta el pincho?
How much does the pincho cost?
From Lesson 81:Going for tapas (una caña, un pincho)·Spanish (Spain)

Questions & Answers about ¿Cuánto cuesta el pincho?

What exactly is a pincho, and is it the same as a tapa?
A pincho is a small snack typical in Spain, especially in the north. While similar to a tapa, a pincho is usually served on a small piece of bread and held together with a toothpick (the word pincho means spike or skewer). Also, you usually pay for a pincho, whereas a tapa sometimes comes free with a drink.
Why is the verb spelled cuesta if the dictionary form is costar?
Costar (to cost) is a stem-changing verb. In the present tense, the o in the root of the word changes to ue for most forms. Because of this rule, "it costs" becomes cuesta, and "they cost" becomes cuestan.
If I want to ask about multiple items, does cuánto change to cuántos?
No, it stays as cuánto. In this sentence, cuánto is an adverb meaning "how much," so it doesn't change to match the gender or number of the items. You only need to make the verb plural: ¿Cuánto cuestan los pinchos?
Can I ask ¿Cuánto es? instead of using the verb costar?
Yes! ¿Cuánto es? (How much is it?) is a very natural alternative, especially when you are asking for the total at the end of a meal. ¿Cuánto cuesta? is slightly more specific and is usually used when pointing to a single item to ask its price before buying.

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