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¿Cuánto vale?

How much does it cost?

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What does it mean?

"¿Cuánto vale?" is how Colombians ask for the price of something. While "¿cuánto cuesta?" works too, "¿cuánto vale?" is more natural in Colombia. In markets and street food stalls, this is one of the most essential phrases.

How to use it

Use in markets, shops, taxis, and restaurants. Essential for daily life in Colombia.

Example sentences

How much does this cost?

¿Cuánto vale esto?

How much is the arepa?

¿Cuánto vale la arepa?

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I feel like / I'm craving

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Black coffee (Colombian)

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Arepa (Colombian corn cake)

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