뜻
To be extremely expensive, costing a very large amount of money.
문화적 배경
In Spain, people often use 'valer un ojo de la cara' alongside 'costar una fortuna'. Mexicans frequently use 'costar un dineral' as a synonym for 'costar una fortuna'. Due to high inflation, this phrase is used very frequently in daily life. It is common to hear this in informal contexts when discussing luxury goods.
Verb Agreement
Always check if the object is singular or plural. 'El coche cuesta', 'Los coches cuestan'.
Regional Variations
In some countries, 'dineral' is more common than 'fortuna' in casual speech.
뜻
To be extremely expensive, costing a very large amount of money.
Verb Agreement
Always check if the object is singular or plural. 'El coche cuesta', 'Los coches cuestan'.
Regional Variations
In some countries, 'dineral' is more common than 'fortuna' in casual speech.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct conjugation.
Esos zapatos __________ una fortuna.
The subject 'zapatos' is plural, so we use 'cuestan'.
Which of these is the correct way to say something is expensive?
Select the correct phrase.
Fortuna is feminine and requires 'una'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Quieres comprar ese coche? B: No, __________.
The context is about buying a car, so we use the price idiom.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Esos zapatos __________ una fortuna.
The subject 'zapatos' is plural, so we use 'cuestan'.
Select the correct phrase.
Fortuna is feminine and requires 'una'.
A: ¿Quieres comprar ese coche? B: No, __________.
The context is about buying a car, so we use the price idiom.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문No, it is only for things or services.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a news report.
Use 'es muy barato' or 'cuesta muy poco'.
관련 표현
Valer un ojo de la cara
synonymTo cost an eye of the face (very expensive).
Costar un dineral
synonymTo cost a large amount of money.
Ser un robo
similarTo be a robbery (overpriced).
Costar trabajo
contrastTo be difficult.
