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How to Say "How much is the fare" in Spanish
Ask about the price of a ticket or fare for transportation like buses, trains, or taxis.
¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje?
KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah ehl pah-SAH-hehneutral
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Use this when you need to know the cost of a ride on public transport or a taxi. It's a direct way to inquire about the fare before or after your journey.
Alternatives
- ¿Cuánto es?More general, use when the context of paying is already clear.
- ¿Cuánto sale?A bit more colloquial, common in some regions.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'pasaje' with 'pasajeros'
'Pasaje' means fare or ticket; 'pasajeros' means passengers.
Using 'barato' incorrectly
'Barato' means cheap, not how much something costs.
A small cultural note
In some places, you might also hear 'tarifa' for fare, especially for taxis.
Frequently asked
how to ask taxi price in spanish
Ask '¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje?' or '¿Cuánto sale el viaje?' to get an estimate before or during a taxi ride.
spanish for bus ticket price
Use '¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje?' when buying a bus ticket. You can also ask '¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto?'.
what is the difference between pasaje and boleto
Both 'pasaje' and 'boleto' can mean ticket or fare in many contexts. 'Pasaje' is often used for the fare itself, while 'boleto' can refer to the physical ticket.
