How to Say "it cost" in Spanish

Use 'costó' when you want to state the specific monetary price or expense of an item or service.

Use 'salió' to talk about the final price or total expense of something, often implying a result or outcome.

Learners often confuse 'costó' and 'salió' when talking about expenses. Remember that 'costó' is for the direct price, while 'salió' is more about the overall financial outcome or what something ended up costing in a broader sense.