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¿Cuánto? — Preguntar el precio

How much? es tu herramienta mágica para ir de compras y preguntar el precio de cualquier cosa: shopping, prices, money.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'How much' to ask for the price of anything, whether it is one item or many items.

  • Use 'How much is...' for one item, like 'How much is the apple?'
  • Use 'How much are...' for multiple items, like 'How much are the shoes?'
  • You can simply point and say 'How much is this?' to be understood anywhere.
How much + 🏷️ (is/are) + 📦 (item) + ?

Overview

### Overview
Saber preguntar el precio de algo es, posiblemente, una de las habilidades más fundamentales cuando empiezas a aprender inglés. Imagínate que estás de viaje en Londres, Nueva York o Sídney; entras a una cafetería para pedir un latte, estás en un mercado de antigüedades viendo un disco de vinilo, o simplemente quieres saber cuánto cuesta el viaje en taxi al aeropuerto. En todas estas situaciones, la herramienta lingüística que necesitas es la frase How much?.
Para nosotros, los hispanohablantes, esta estructura es fascinante porque, aunque parece simple, toca conceptos gramaticales que funcionan de manera un poco distinta en nuestro idioma. En español decimos ¿Cuánto cuesta?,
¿A cuánto está?
o simplemente ¿Cuánto es?. En inglés, la estructura reina para estas transacciones es How much is...? o How much are...?.
Dominar este punto gramatical en el nivel A0 no solo te da autonomía financiera en tus viajes, sino que también es tu puerta de entrada al mundo de los sustantivos contables e incontables, un pilar del inglés. Entender por qué usamos much y no many para el dinero te ahorrará muchísimos errores comunes en el futuro. En esta guía, vamos a desglosar paso a paso cómo funciona esta pregunta, cómo se construye y cómo evitar los tropiezos típicos que cometemos cuando pensamos en español y hablamos en inglés.
### How This Grammar Works
Para entender cómo funciona How much?, primero debemos hacer un pequeño viaje mental a la lógica del idioma inglés. Hay tres componentes clave que debes conocer: la diferencia entre lo que se puede contar y lo que no, el uso del verbo to be, y cómo señalamos los objetos.
1. El concepto de los Sustantivos Incontables y Much
En inglés, existe una distinción muy clara entre cosas que puedes contar con números (como one apple, two apples) y cosas que se consideran una masa o un concepto abstracto (como water, sugar o information). A estas últimas las llamamos uncountable nouns (sustantivos incontables).
¡Aquí viene lo interesante! El dinero (money), como concepto general, es incontable en inglés. Tú no dices tengo tres dineros, dices tengo mucho dinero o especificas la moneda:
tengo tres dólares
.
Como el precio se refiere al valor monetario general, siempre usamos How much (que significa cuánto) y nunca How many (que significa cuántos/as).
2. El papel del Verbo To Be (is y are)
A diferencia del español, donde a veces omitimos el verbo en el lenguaje coloquial (
¿A cuánto las manzanas?
), en inglés la pregunta casi siempre requiere una forma del verbo to be. Este verbo actúa como el puente entre la pregunta de cantidad y el objeto.
  • Usamos is para objetos singulares (uno solo) o cosas incontables (coffee, tea, milk).
  • Usamos are para objetos plurales (dos o más).
Es como si en español dijéramos
¿Cuánto es este libro?
o
¿Cuánto son estos zapatos?
. La lógica es idéntica a nuestra estructura con el verbo ser.
3. Pronombres y Demostrativos
Cuando estás en una tienda, no siempre dices el nombre del objeto. A veces solo lo señalas o lo tienes en la mano. Aquí es donde entran en juego palabras que ya conoces pero que son vitales para preguntar precios:
  • it: Para referirte a una sola cosa que ya mencionaste.
  • they: Para referirte a varias cosas.
  • this / that: Para esto (cerca) o eso (lejos).
  • these / those: Para estos (cerca) o esos (lejos).
| Concepto en Inglés | Equivalente en Español | Uso para Precios |
|---|---|---|
| How much | Cuánto | Siempre para preguntar el precio total. |
| is | es | Para un solo objeto. |
| are | son | Para varios objetos. |
| this | este/esta | Objeto que tienes cerca o en la mano. |
| those | esos/esas | Objetos que están lejos (en un estante alto, por ejemplo). |
### Formation Pattern
La estructura para preguntar precios es muy predecible. Piensa en ella como una fórmula matemática sencilla. Solo tienes que decidir si lo que quieres comprar es singular o plural.
Estructura para el Singular (un solo objeto):
How much + is + objeto / pronombre + ?
  • How much is the bread? (¿Cuánto cuesta el pan?)
  • How much is it? (¿Cuánto es? - refiriéndose a algo ya mencionado)
  • How much is this shirt? (¿Cuánto cuesta esta camisa?)
Estructura para el Plural (varios objetos):
How much + are + objetos / pronombre + ?
  • How much are the bananas? (¿Cuánto cuestan los plátanos?)
  • How much are they? (¿Cuánto cuestan? - refiriéndose a ellos)
  • How much are these sunglasses? (¿Cuánto cuestan estas gafas de sol?)
¡Ojo con el orden de las palabras!
En inglés, en las preguntas, el verbo to be (is/are) siempre va antes del objeto. Es un error muy común de nosotros los hispanohablantes decir How much the coffee is? porque en español decimos
¿Cuánto el café es?
. Recuerda: primero el verbo, luego el objeto.
Aquí tienes una tabla detallada para que veas todas las combinaciones posibles:
| Tipo de Objeto | Estructura | Ejemplo Práctico | Situación Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustantivo Singular | How much is the... | How much is the sandwich? | Pidiendo el almuerzo en un deli. |
| Incontable | How much is the... | How much is the orange juice? | Preguntando por una bebida. |
| Demostrativo Cerca | How much is this? | How much is this? | Tocando una bufanda en una tienda. |
| Demostrativo Lejos | How much is that? | How much is that bag? | Señalando un bolso detrás del mostrador. |
| Sustantivo Plural | How much are the... | How much are the tickets? | En la taquilla del cine o teatro. |
| Pronombre Plural | How much are they? | How much are they? | Preguntando por un par de zapatos. |
### When To Use It
El uso de How much? va mucho más allá de las etiquetas de precio en un supermercado. Se utiliza en casi cualquier intercambio de valor en la vida cotidiana.
1. En el mundo de las compras (Shopping)
Es el uso más obvio. Ya sea en un centro comercial moderno o en un mercadillo local, necesitarás esta frase.
  • How much is this jacket? (¿Cuánto cuesta esta chaqueta?)
  • How much are these apples? (¿A cuánto están estas manzanas?)
2. Al pagar servicios
Los servicios no son objetos físicos, pero también tienen un precio. En inglés, usamos la misma estructura.
  • How much is a taxi to the station? (¿Cuánto cuesta un taxi a la estación?)
  • How much is a haircut? (¿Cuánto cuesta un corte de pelo?)
  • How much is the WiFi in the hotel? (¿Cuánto cuesta el WiFi en el hotel?)
3. Para suscripciones y gastos fijos
En la era digital, preguntamos por el costo de servicios mensuales.
  • How much is the Netflix subscription? (¿Cuánto cuesta la suscripción de Netflix?)
  • How much is the gym membership? (¿Cuánto cuesta la cuota del gimnasio?)
4. Preguntando por el pasado (Transactions already made)
Si quieres saber cuánto pagó un amigo por algo ayer, simplemente cambiamos is/are por el pasado was/were.
  • How much was your phone? (¿Cuánto te costó tu teléfono?)
  • How much were the flights? (¿Cuánto costaron los vuelos?)
5. El toque de cortesía (Politeness)
En los países de habla inglesa, la cortesía es fundamental. Aunque How much is it? es gramaticalmente correcto, sonarás mucho más natural y educado si añades un saludo o un please.
  • Excuse me, how much is this, please? (Disculpe, ¿cuánto cuesta esto, por favor?)
  • Hello, how much are the tickets? (Hola, ¿cuánto cuestan las entradas?)
Dato cultural: En lugares como Estados Unidos o el Reino Unido, los precios suelen estar marcados claramente en las tiendas. Sin embargo, en mercados locales, ventas de garaje (garage sales) o cuando pides servicios personalizados, preguntar el precio es parte esencial de la interacción social.
### Common Mistakes
Como profesor, veo que los estudiantes que hablan español suelen caer en las mismas trampas debido a la influencia de nuestro idioma materno. ¡Vamos a desactivarlas!
1. Confundir Much con Many
Este es el error número uno. En español decimos ¿Cuántos pesos? o
¿Cuántos dólares?
, y nuestra mente traduce automáticamente a many porque vemos el plural.
  • Incorrecto: How many is this? o How many money?
  • Correcto: How much is this?
  • Por qué sucede: Porque confundimos el concepto de dinero (incontable) con las monedas/billetes (contables). Recuerda: para preguntar el precio, siempre, siempre es much.
2. Olvidar el verbo To Be
En español podemos decir simplemente
¿Cuánto el café?
. Si traduces eso literal al inglés, el resultado no es correcto.
  • Incorrecto: How much the coffee?
  • Correcto: How much IS the coffee?
  • Por qué sucede: En español el verbo a veces se sobreentiende, pero en inglés el verbo es el motor de la frase. Sin is o are, la pregunta está incompleta.
3. El falso amigo: How much costs?
Muchos estudiantes intentan traducir ¿Cuánto cuesta? literalmente.
  • Incorrecto: How much costs?
  • Correcto: How much is it? o How much does it cost?
  • Por qué sucede: Aunque How much does it cost? es correcto, requiere el uso de un auxiliar (does), lo cual es un nivel más avanzado. Para un nivel A0, lo más natural, sencillo y seguro es usar How much is it?. Evita decir How much costs porque suena muy forzado y gramaticalmente pobre.
4. No concordar el plural
  • Incorrecto: How much is these shoes?
  • Correcto: How much are these shoes?
  • Por qué sucede: En español, a veces usamos ¿Cuánto es? para todo (ej.
    ¿Cuánto es por las camisas?
    ). Pero en inglés, si el objeto es plural, el verbo debe ser are obligatoriamente.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Es vital no confundir How much con otras formas de preguntar cantidades o precios. Aquí tienes una comparativa para que no te líes.
| Estructura | Función | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| How much is/are... | Preguntar el precio (A0 - Recomendado) | How much is the beer? |
| How much does it cost? | Preguntar el precio (Más formal/avanzado) | How much does it cost? |
| How many... | Preguntar cantidad de cosas contables | How many apples do you want? |
| How much... (sin verbo be) | Preguntar cantidad de algo incontable | How much sugar do you need? |
¿Cuándo uso How much frente a How many?
Imagina que estás en el mercado:
  • Si quieres saber el precio de las naranjas: How much are the oranges? (¿Cuánto cuestan?)
  • Si quieres decir cuántas naranjas quieres comprar: I want five oranges. (Aquí usas números).
  • Si preguntas por la cantidad: How many oranges? (¿Cuántas naranjas?).
### Quick FAQ
1. ¿Puedo decir simplemente How much? sin nada más?
Sí, pero es muy informal. Si estás señalando un objeto y el vendedor te está mirando, puedes decir How much?. Sin embargo, para sonar más profesional y educado, lo ideal es decir How much is this? o How much is it?.
2. ¿Por qué a veces escucho How much for...??
Es una forma corta y muy común en el lenguaje hablado. Por ejemplo: How much for the blue one? (¿Cuánto por el azul?). Es correcto en contextos informales de compras, pero la estructura con is/are es la base que debes dominar primero.
3. ¿Cómo respondo si me preguntan el precio a mí?
¡Muy fácil! Simplemente usas la misma estructura pero en afirmación:
  • It is ten dollars. (Son diez dólares).
  • They are five euros. (Son cinco euros).
4. ¿Se usa How much para cosas que no son dinero?
¡Claro! Se usa para cualquier cosa que no se pueda contar por unidades. Por ejemplo: How much time do we have? (¿Cuánto tiempo tenemos?) o How much water is in the bottle? (¿Cuánta agua hay en la botella?). Pero en el contexto de una tienda, el 99% de las veces se referirá al precio.

Using 'How Much' with the Verb 'To Be'

Quantity Question Start Verb Example Item
Singular
How much
is
the bread?
Plural
How much
are
the eggs?
Uncountable
How much
is
the juice?
Pronoun (Near)
How much
is
this?
Pronoun (Far)
How much
is
that?
Pronouns (Plural)
How much
are
these/those?

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Usage Note
How much is it?
How much is it?
Rarely contracted in writing, but 'is' can sound like 's' in fast speech.
How much is that?
How much is that?
Standard form.

Meanings

The standard way to inquire about the cost or monetary value of an object or service in English.

1

Singular Inquiry

Asking the price of a single object or an uncountable mass.

“How much is this book?”

“How much is the milk?”

2

Plural Inquiry

Asking the price of multiple objects.

“How much are these oranges?”

“How much are the tickets?”

3

General/Abstract Cost

Asking about the total cost of a service or a situation.

“How much is the rent?”

“How much is a haircut?”

Reference Table

Reference table for ¿Cuánto? — Preguntar el precio
Categoría Estructura Ejemplo de pregunta Respuesta típica
Objeto singular
How much is...?
How much is this book?
It's fifteen dollars.
Objeto plural
How much are...?
How much are these shoes?
They're seventy euros.
Servicio
How much is...?
How much is a haircut?
It's twenty-five pounds.
Incontable (General)
How much is...?
How much is the coffee?
It's four dollars.
Objeto implícito (singular)
How much is it?
(Señalando un pastel) How much is it?
It's ten pesos.
Objeto implícito (plural)
How much are they?
(Con dos camisas) How much are they?
They're thirty dollars each.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
Could you please inform me of the price of this garment?

Could you please inform me of the price of this garment? (Clothing store)

Neutral
How much is this shirt?

How much is this shirt? (Clothing store)

Informal
How much for this?

How much for this? (Clothing store)

Jerga
What's the damage on this one?

What's the damage on this one? (Clothing store)

Preguntar el precio: 'How Much?'

How Much?

Objetos Singulares

  • Libro How much is the book?
  • Café How much is a coffee?
  • Eso How much is it?

Objetos Plurales

  • Zapatos How much are the shoes?
  • Entradas How much are the tickets?
  • Ellos How much are they?

Servicios

  • Corte de pelo How much is a haircut?
  • Envío How much is delivery?

'How Much?' vs. 'How Many?'

How Much?
Precio (dinero) How much is this?
Sustantivos incontables How much water?
Tiempo How much time?
How Many?
Sustantivos contables How many apples?
Personas How many people?
Libros How many books?

Cómo formar preguntas de precio

1

¿Quieres saber el precio?

YES
Empieza con 'How much'
NO
Usa otra palabra de pregunta.
2

¿Es un objeto singular o incontable?

YES
Usa 'is'
NO
¿Es un objeto plural?
3

¿Es un objeto plural (más de uno)?

YES
Usa 'are'
NO
Revisa el sustantivo.
4

¿Sabes el nombre del objeto?

YES
Añade 'the [objeto]' o 'a [objeto]'
NO
Usa 'it' (singular) o 'they' (plural) señalando.
5

Pregunta Final

YES
Añade '?'
NO
Error en la formación.

Dónde preguntarás 'How Much?'

🛍️

Compras

  • Supermercado
  • Tienda de ropa
  • Tienda online

Comida y Bebida

  • Cafetería
  • Restaurante
  • Delivery
✂️

Servicios

  • Peluquería
  • Taxi
  • Lavado de autos
🎟️

Experiencias

  • Conciertos
  • Museos
  • Tours de viaje

Ejemplos por nivel

1

How much is the water?

How much is the water?

2

How much are the apples?

How much are the apples?

3

How much is this?

How much is this?

4

How much is the bus ticket?

How much is the bus ticket?

1

How much does this shirt cost?

How much does this shirt cost?

2

How much are these blue shoes?

How much are these blue shoes?

3

How much is a night in this hotel?

How much is a night in this hotel?

4

How much do the sandwiches cost?

How much do the sandwiches cost?

1

Do you know how much the repair will be?

Do you know how much the repair will be?

2

How much tax is included in the price?

How much tax is included in the price?

3

I wonder how much they charge for delivery.

I wonder how much they charge for delivery.

4

How much is the deposit for the apartment?

How much is the deposit for the apartment?

1

How much of a discount can you offer me?

How much of a discount can you offer me?

2

It's not about how much it costs, but the quality.

It's not about how much it costs, but the quality.

3

How much are we looking at for the total budget?

How much are we looking at for the total budget?

4

Could you clarify how much is owed on the account?

Could you clarify how much is owed on the account?

1

How much of the blame lies with the manufacturer?

How much of the blame lies with the manufacturer?

2

I was taken aback by how much the prices had fluctuated.

I was taken aback by how much the prices had fluctuated.

3

How much does the current political climate affect sales?

How much does the current political climate affect sales?

4

It remains to be seen how much of an impact this will have.

It remains to be seen how much of an impact this will have.

1

How much more of this insolence must I endure?

How much more of this insolence must I endure?

2

The question is not how much we gain, but what we lose in the process.

The question is not how much we gain, but what we lose in the process.

3

How much soever he tried, the cost remained prohibitive.

How much soever he tried, the cost remained prohibitive.

4

One must consider how much of our identity is tied to our wealth.

One must consider how much of our identity is tied to our wealth.

Fácil de confundir

How Much? — Asking for the Price vs How Much vs. How Many

Learners often use 'How many' for price because they think of counting coins.

How Much? — Asking for the Price vs How Much vs. What Price

Learners might say 'How much price?' which is a redundant combination.

How Much? — Asking for the Price vs Is vs. Are with collective nouns

Using 'are' for things that come in pairs but are one item (like a suit).

Errores comunes

How many is the bread?

How much is the bread?

We use 'much' for price/money, not 'many'.

How much the coffee?

How much is the coffee?

You must include the verb 'is'.

How much are the apple?

How much is the apple?

Use 'is' for one item.

How much money is it?

How much is it?

While not grammatically 'wrong', adding 'money' is redundant and sounds unnatural.

How much is the shoes?

How much are the shoes?

Shoes are plural, so use 'are'.

How much cost this?

How much does this cost?

When using the verb 'cost', you need the helper verb 'does'.

How much are the milk?

How much is the milk?

Milk is uncountable, so it takes the singular verb 'is'.

Can you tell me how much is it?

Can you tell me how much it is?

In indirect questions, the word order changes back to subject + verb.

How much price is it?

What is the price?

Don't combine 'how much' and 'price' in this way.

How much does it costs?

How much does it cost?

After 'does', the main verb loses the 's'.

How much of a price increase is acceptable?

What level of price increase is acceptable?

While 'how much' works, 'what level' or 'what degree' is more precise for C1 academic writing.

Patrones de oraciones

How much is ___?

How much are ___?

How much does ___ cost?

How much for ___?

Real World Usage

Street Market very common

How much are these handmade bags?

High-end Boutique common

Excuse me, how much is this silk scarf?

Texting a friend about a split bill very common

How much was my share of the pizza?

Job Interview occasional

How much is the starting salary for this position?

Ordering Food App constant

How much is the delivery fee?

Car Dealership occasional

How much is the monthly payment?

💡

¡La cortesía abre puertas!

Antes de preguntar el precio, saluda con un 'Excuse me'. Verás que te atenderán con una sonrisa:
Excuse me, how much is this?
⚠️

No confundas much y many

Usa 'much' para cosas que no se cuentan una por una, como el dinero o el agua:
How much is the water?
🎯

Señala y pregunta

Si no sabes cómo se llama el objeto en inglés, simplemente señálalo y usa 'it':
How much is it?
🌍

¿Regatear o no regatear?

En mercadillos es común, pero en supermercados no se hace. Observa antes de preguntar:
How much is the discount?
💡

Atento a la respuesta

Si es una sola cosa, te dirán 'It's...'; si son varias, escucharás 'They're...': "They're twenty dollars."

Smart Tips

Use 'How much for the lot?' to ask for the price of everything together.

How much is this and this and this? How much for the lot?

Add 'Excuse me' or 'Could you tell me...' to the start of your question.

How much is this? Excuse me, how much is this?

Ask for an estimate using 'about how much'.

How much is the taxi? About how much will the taxi be?

Always use 'are' for pants, trousers, glasses, and scissors.

How much is the pants? How much are the pants?

Pronunciación

/haʊ mʌtʃɪz/

Linking 'Much' and 'Is'

The 'ch' sound in 'much' often links directly to the 'i' in 'is', sounding like 'mu-chis'.

How MUCH is it?

Stress on 'Much'

The word 'much' usually receives the primary stress in the question.

Falling Intonation

How much is it? ↘

Standard information-seeking question.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of the 'M' in Much as 'Money'. Much = Money.

Asociación visual

Imagine a giant price tag hanging off a single apple (How much is...?) and then a single price tag hanging off a bunch of bananas (How much are...?).

Rhyme

One thing is 'is', many are 'are', asking for the price will take you far!

Story

A traveler enters a shop. He points to a hat and asks 'How much is this?'. The shopkeeper says '$10'. He points to two shirts and asks 'How much are these?'. The shopkeeper says '$20'. He learns that 'is' is for one and 'are' is for two.

Word Web

PriceCostMoneyDollarEuroPoundBuySell

Desafío

Go to an online store (like Amazon) and find 3 items. Write down the question 'How much is...' for each one.

Notas culturales

In most shops, prices are fixed. Asking 'How much' is just for information. Haggling is rare except at flea markets or for big purchases like cars.

In many cultures, 'How much' is the start of a negotiation. The seller might give a high price, and you are expected to counter-offer.

Informal settings often use 'How much for...' followed by the item, skipping the verb 'is' entirely.

'Much' comes from the Old English 'mycel', meaning great or large. 'How' comes from 'hu'.

Inicios de conversación

How much is a cup of coffee in your city?

How much are movie tickets these days?

How much does a new iPhone cost in your country?

If you had to guess, how much is the most expensive house in your town?

Temas para diario

Write about your last shopping trip. What did you buy and how much was each item?
Compare the prices of two different supermarkets. Which one is cheaper?
Describe a time you bought something very expensive. Was it a good decision?
Discuss the impact of inflation. How much have prices changed in the last year?

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto

Test Yourself

Elige la forma correcta

How ___ is this book?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: much
Usamos 'much' para preguntar el precio. 'Many' se usa para cantidades contables.
¿Cuál oración es correcta? Opción múltiple

Elige la opción gramaticalmente correcta:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much is the coffee?
El café (como bebida) se trata como singular e incontable al preguntar el precio, por eso usamos 'is' y 'much'.
Ordena las palabras Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much are these sweaters?
Empezamos con 'How much', luego 'are' para el plural 'sweaters', y finalmente el objeto.

Score: /3

Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Choose the correct verb for the sentence. Opción múltiple

How much ___ the bananas?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: are
Bananas are plural, so we use 'are'.
Fill in the missing word.

How ___ is the coffee?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: much
We use 'much' to ask for the price.
Find the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

How many is the ticket?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: many
It should be 'How much' for a price.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

is / much / how / that / watch / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much is that watch?
The standard order is How much + verb + subject.
Match the question to the item. Match Pairs

Match singular and plural forms.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much is... -> the hat
Singular matches 'is', plural matches 'are'.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

Customer: Excuse me, ___ the apples? Seller: They are $2 a bag.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: how much are
Apples are plural, and we are asking for a price.
Is this rule correct? True False Rule

We use 'How many' to ask for the price of plural items.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
We use 'How much' for price regardless of whether the item is singular or plural.
Build a question for the price of 'the milk'. Sentence Building

___ ___ ___ ___ ___?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much is the milk?
Milk is uncountable, so use 'is'.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Elige la palabra correcta Completar huecos

Excuse me, how ___ are these bananas?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: much
Elige la forma correcta Completar huecos

How much ___ a haircut usually cost?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: does
Encuentra y corrige el error Error Correction

How many is this t-shirt?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much is this t-shirt?
Encuentra y corrige el error Error Correction

Tell me how much the shoes is.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Tell me how much the shoes are.
¿Cuál oración es correcta? Opción múltiple

Elige la oración correcta:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much is the water?
¿Qué pregunta es más cortés? Opción múltiple

Elige la pregunta más educada:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Excuse me, how much is this, please?
Escribe la oración correcta en inglés Traducción

Traduce al inglés: '¿Cuánto cuestan las entradas?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["How much are the tickets?"]
Escribe la oración correcta en inglés Traducción

Traduce al inglés: '¿Podrías decirme cuánto cuesta una noche en este hotel?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Could you tell me how much a night at this hotel costs?","Could you tell me how much a night in this hotel costs?"]
Pon las palabras en orden Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much is a pizza?
Pon las palabras en orden Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: How much is this phone screen repair?
Empareja cada tipo de objeto. Match Pairs

Une el objeto con el inicio de pregunta correcto:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Empareja el objeto con la mejor pregunta. Match Pairs

Une el objeto/servicio con la forma correcta de preguntar:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

Yes, if you are pointing at an item, saying `How much?` is perfectly natural and understood in casual shopping.

In English grammar, 'money' is an uncountable noun. You count 'dollars' or 'coins', but you don't count 'moneys'. Therefore, we use `How much`.

Yes, because 'shoes' is a plural noun, you must use `are`. If you said 'How much is the pair of shoes?', you would use `is`.

There is no difference in meaning. `How much is it?` is more common and simpler for beginners. `How much does it cost?` is slightly more formal.

Yes, you use it for any uncountable quantity, like `How much water?` or `How much time?` but price is the most common use for beginners.

You can say `It is [price]` or just the price itself, like `$5`. For plural items, say `They are [price]`.

Yes, this is a very common informal way to ask for a price, especially at markets or when texting.

It's better to say `What is the price?` or `How much is it?`. Combining them as `How much is the price?` sounds a bit repetitive to native speakers.

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Mastery Progress

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

¿Cuánto cuesta?

English distinguishes between countable and uncountable with different words (much/many).

French moderate

Combien ça coûte ?

French 'combien' is universal; English 'how much' is specific to uncountable/price.

German high

Wie viel kostet das?

Very similar structure, making it easy for German speakers.

Japanese partial

いくらですか (Ikura desu ka?)

Japanese uses a dedicated word for price, whereas English uses a general quantity word.

Arabic low

بكم هذا؟ (Bikam hadha?)

Arabic uses a prepositional structure (with how much).

Chinese moderate

多少钱? (Duōshǎo qián?)

Chinese explicitly includes the word for 'money', which English usually omits.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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