How to Ask How Much Shipping Costs in Spanish (Intermediate)
Learn to ask shipping costs in Spanish, say 'How much to ship this?', and understand weight-based pricing with practical phrases and a dialogue.
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In this lesson, you will learn how to ask how much it costs to ship a package in Spanish, with a focus on weight-based pricing. You will practice the key question '¿Cuánto cuesta enviar esto?' and related phrases for the post office or courier. By the end, you can confidently ask about shipping costs, provide the destination, and understand responses about weight and price. This is especially useful in Latin America, where shipping is often calculated by weight and destination.
By the end, you can…
- ask how much it costs to ship a package in Spanish.
- ask if the price depends on weight and provide the weight of my package.
- understand and respond to a clerk's questions about shipping destination and weight.
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¿Cuánto cuesta enviar esto?
How much does it cost to ship this?
KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah ehm-BEE-ar EHS-toh
Standard way to ask the cost of shipping an item. Use 'esto' for 'this' when you don't know the gender or it's unspecified.
¿Cuánto cuesta mandar este paquete?
How much does it cost to send this package?
KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah mahn-DAR EHS-teh pah-KEH-teh
Use 'este paquete' (this package) for a more specific reference. 'Mandar' is common in Latin America for 'to send'.
¿El precio depende del peso?
Does the price depend on the weight?
el PREH-syoh deh-PEHN-deh del PEH-soh
Ask this to confirm if pricing is weight-based. 'Peso' means weight.
Pesa dos kilos.
It weighs two kilos.
PEH-sah dohs KEE-lohs
State the weight of your package. Use 'pesa' + number + 'kilos' (or 'libras' in some regions).
¿Cuánto cuesta enviar esto a México?
How much does it cost to ship this to Mexico?
KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah ehm-BEE-ar EHS-toh ah MEH-hee-koh
Add the destination with 'a' + country/city. Replace 'México' with your destination.
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
Make it make sense
Useful pattern
To ask the cost of shipping, use '¿Cuánto cuesta enviar...?' (How much does it cost to ship...?) followed by the item or destination. For example: '¿Cuánto cuesta enviar esta caja?' (How much does it cost to ship this box?). To specify the destination, add 'a' + place: '¿Cuánto cuesta enviar esto a Perú?' (How much does it cost to ship this to Peru?). To ask if weight matters, say '¿El precio depende del peso?' (Does the price depend on the weight?). You can also ask '¿Cuánto cuesta por kilo?' (How much per kilo?).
When to use it
Use these phrases at post offices, courier offices, or when arranging shipping online. If the clerk asks '¿A dónde lo envía?' (Where are you sending it?), respond with 'A [place]'. If they ask '¿Cuánto pesa?' (How much does it weigh?), say 'Pesa [number] kilos/libras'. In many Latin American countries, 'libras' (pounds) may be used informally, but 'kilos' is standard for shipping. For example: 'Pesa cinco libras' (It weighs five pounds) in some Central American countries, but 'Pesa dos kilos' is widely understood.
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
Buenos días, ¿cuánto cuesta enviar este paquete?
Good morning, how much does it cost to ship this package?BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs, KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah ehm-BEE-ar EHS-teh pah-KEH-tehDepende del peso y del destino. ¿A dónde lo va a enviar?
It depends on the weight and destination. Where are you going to send it?deh-PEHN-deh del PEH-soh ee del dehs-TEE-noh. ah DOHN-deh loh bah ah ehm-BEE-arA México. Pesa dos kilos.
To Mexico. It weighs two kilos.ah MEH-hee-koh. PEH-sah dohs KEE-lohsSon 300 pesos. ¿Quiere enviarlo certificado?
It's 300 pesos. Do you want to send it certified?sohn trehs-SYEHN-tohs PEH-sohs. KYEH-reh ehm-BEE-ar-loh sehr-tee-fee-KAH-dohA little context goes a long way
In Latin America, shipping costs often depend on both weight and destination, and prices are usually quoted in the local currency. The word 'peso' is the name of the currency in several countries, including Mexico and Argentina, but each country has its own peso with a different value, so always confirm which currency is meant. Additionally, 'envío' (shipping) is the standard term, while 'mandar' is common in casual speech. When speaking to a clerk, 'usted' is the usual polite choice; many clerks will also address you with 'usted'.
One thing to watch for
Using '¿Cuánto cuesta enviar esto?' with 'esto' when referring to a specific item whose gender is known, like 'la caja' (the box).
Try this instead: If you know the gender of the item, use the correct demonstrative: '¿Cuánto cuesta enviar esta caja?' (How much does it cost to ship this box?). 'Esto' is neutral and used when the item is unspecified or you don't know the gender.
Your turn
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1How would you ask 'How much does it cost to ship this to Colombia?'
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¿Cuánto cuesta enviar esto a Colombia?
This uses the pattern '¿Cuánto cuesta enviar...?' + 'esto' + 'a' + destination. You can also say 'enviar este paquete a Colombia' if you want to specify 'this package'.
2The clerk asks '¿Cuánto pesa?' How do you say 'It weighs three kilos'?
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Pesa tres kilos.
Use 'Pesa' + number + 'kilos'. If you use pounds, say 'libras' instead, but 'kilos' is widely understood in shipping contexts.
3How do you ask 'Does the price depend on the weight?'
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¿El precio depende del peso?
This is a direct way to ask if weight affects the price. You could also ask '¿El costo depende del peso?' using 'costo' instead of 'precio'.
To ask shipping costs in Spanish, use '¿Cuánto cuesta enviar esto?' and be ready to provide the destination and weight. Remember to use the correct demonstrative (este/esta/esto) and confirm if pricing is by weight.
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