Translation of Spanish word "costo" to English
costo
/ˈkos.to/
Meaning
NounAmount of money, time, etc. that is required or used.
How to use
Costo ('cost') is masculine. Used interchangeably with coste, though coste is more common in Spain and costo in Latin America.
🇬🇧 English
cost
Example
El costo de vida es alto.
The cost of living is high.
El costo total es bajo.
The total cost is low.
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Common phrases
- costo de vida— cost of living
- a bajo costo— low cost
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What does the Spanish word "costo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "costo" means "cost" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El costo de vida es alto." (which translates as "The cost of living is high.").
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