Italian Phrase
Costa $0.68
Meaning
The phrase states that something costs sixty‑eight cents. It is a very short way of indicating a price, often seen on receipts or price tags. Because "costa" can be ambiguous, native speakers usually opt for "cuesta" or "costo" in this context.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to write or read a price quickly, such as on a receipt, a price tag, or when answering the question "¿Cuánto cuesta?". It works best in informal written notes; in formal contexts you would write the price with a comma: "$0,68".
✦Grammar Breakdown
Costa$0.68
Costa (noun vs verb)
"Costa" can be a noun meaning "coast" or the third‑person singular form of the verb "costar" (to cost). In price contexts, native speakers usually prefer "costo" (noun) or "cuesta" (verb).
Decimal separator
In most Spanish‑speaking countries the decimal separator is a comma, so the price is written as "$0,68" and spoken as "cero coma sesenta y ocho centavos".
Number pronunciation
When reading a price, say the whole number first, then "punto" (or "coma" in Spanish) and the cents: "cero punto sesenta y ocho".
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuánto cuesta este lápiz?
How much does this pencil cost?
Costa $0.68.
It costs $0.68.
✕Common Mistakes
Costa $0.68.
Native speakers usually say "cuesta" or "costo" when talking about price; "costa" can be confused with "coast".
Costa $0.68.
In most Spanish‑speaking regions the decimal separator is a comma, not a period.
cero punto sesenta y ocho
The correct spoken form uses "coma" (or "punto" only in informal contexts) and the word "centavos" for cents.
↔Alternatives
Cuesta $0.68.
It costs $0.68.
El precio es $0.68.
The price is $0.68.
Vale $0.68.
It's $0.68.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries the decimal mark is a comma, so the same price is written as "$0,68". When speaking, you’ll often hear "cero coma sesenta y ocho centavos". Also, "costa" as a noun means "coast", so using it for price can cause confusion; native speakers prefer "costo" (noun) or "cuesta" (verb).