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A simple illustration showing a bright red apple resting on a wooden surface next to a short, neat stack of gold coins, symbolizing the cost or price of the item.

precios

PREH-see-ohs (or PREH-thee-ohs in Spain)

nounmA1
prices?cost of goods or services,costs?expenses
Also:rates?for services or utilities

📝 In Action

Los precios en el supermercado están muy altos este mes.

A1

The prices at the supermarket are very high this month.

¿Puedes comparar los precios de estos dos ordenadores?

A2

Can you compare the prices of these two computers?

La caída de los precios del petróleo afectó la economía global.

B2

The fall in oil prices affected the global economy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • costos (costs)
  • tarifas (rates)

Antonyms

  • descuentos (discounts)

Common Collocations

  • precios justos – fair prices
  • subir los precios – to raise prices
  • precios competitivos – competitive prices

Idioms & Expressions

  • A qué precios – At what cost/How much effort?

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Plural

Since 'precio' is a masculine word, its plural form 'precios' always uses masculine articles like 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some).

Always Plural

When talking about the cost of many different items, you almost always use the plural 'precios', not the singular 'precio'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Feminine Article

Mistake: "Las precios son altos."

Correction: Los precios son altos. Remember that 'precio' is a masculine word, so you must use 'los'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Asking for Costs

A very common way to ask for the cost of several items is: '¿Cuáles son los precios?' (What are the prices?).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: precios

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'precios'?

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Word Family

precio(price (singular)) - noun
precioso(precious, lovely) - adjective
apreciar(to appreciate, to value) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'precio' and 'precios'?

'Precio' is the singular form, meaning 'a price' or 'the price' of one thing ('El precio es alto'). 'Precios' is the plural form, meaning 'prices' for several items or general costs ('Los precios son altos').

Can 'precios' ever mean 'worth' or 'value'?

Yes, but this usage is less common than the monetary meaning. You might hear the singular 'precio' used figuratively to mean 'value' or 'esteem,' but the plural 'precios' almost always refers to money or cost.