Prices & Bargaining
Use these phrases when browsing markets or shops where negotiating the price is expected, allowing you to ask for discounts and make offers confidently.
Key Phrases
¿A cuánto tienes esta mochila que está aquí?
casualHow much do you have this backpack here for?
Casual market Spanish, common in Spain and some Latin American countries.
¿Cuánto cuesta la figura de madera que está en la mesa?
neutralHow much does the wooden figure on the table cost?
A clear, standard way to ask for a price while pointing out a specific item.
¿Me podría decir el precio de este artículo, por favor?
politeCould you tell me the price of this item, please?
More polite; uses the conditional tense, perfect for formal shops.
¡Uy, se me va un poco de precio, la verdad!
casualOh, it's a bit out of my price range, to be honest!
A natural, conversational way to express that something is too expensive.
Me parece que es un poco caro para mi presupuesto.
neutralI think that it's a bit expensive for my budget.
Polite but firm way to state the price is too high.
Venga, ¿me lo dejas un poco más barato o no?
casualCome on, will you let me have it a bit cheaper or not?
Very informal and direct; only use in very casual market settings.
¿Es posible que me haga un pequeño descuento hoy?
neutralIs it possible that you give me a small discount today?
Polite and uses the subjunctive, showing a good command of the language.
Me gustaría saber si me haría un descuento si llevo más.
politeI would like to know if you would give me a discount if I take more.
Very polite bargaining using the conditional tense.
Te doy veinte euros en efectivo ahora mismo, ¿qué dices?
casualI'll give you twenty euros in cash right now, what do you say?
A standard casual negotiation tactic, offering immediate cash.
Le ofrezco treinta euros porque es todo lo que tengo.
neutralI offer you thirty euros because it is all that I have.
A neutral, reasonable offer that is hard for vendors to argue with.
Me gusta mucho, aunque veo que tiene una pequeña mancha aquí.
neutralI like it a lot, although I see that it has a small stain here.
Pointing out a flaw is a classic bargaining strategy to lower the price.
Bueno, voy a dar una vuelta por el mercado y luego vuelvo.
casualWell, I'm going to take a walk around the market and then I'll return.
The classic walk-away technique; often prompts the vendor to lower the price.
Entonces, ¿en cuánto me lo deja si pago en efectivo?
neutralSo, how much are you leaving it for if I pay in cash?
Used to confirm the final negotiated price before agreeing.
Vale, me lo llevo. Ponlo en una bolsa, por favor.
casualOkay, I'll take it. Put it in a bag, please.
A casual, direct way to finalize the purchase.
De acuerdo, es justo que paguemos ese precio por la calidad.
neutralAgreed, it is fair that we pay that price for the quality.
A gracious way to accept the final price, using the subjunctive.