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Spanish Phrase

¿Cuánto cuesta mandar esto a Canadá?

/ˈkwan.to ˈkwes.ta manˈdaɾ ˈes.to a ka.naˈda/
Meaning"How much does it cost to send this to Canada?"
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Meaning

This phrase is a direct way to ask about shipping or postage fees for a specific item to Canada. It uses the verb 'costar' to inquire about price and 'mandar' to indicate the action of sending or mailing.

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When to use

Use this phrase at a post office, a shipping company like DHL or FedEx, or a local courier shop when you want to know the delivery fee for an object you are holding.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿CuántocuestamandarestoaCanadá?

1

Costar (cuesta)

The verb 'costar' is an o-to-ue stem-changing verb used here in the third person singular to match the singular action of sending.

2

Esto

This is a neuter demonstrative pronoun used when the gender of the object is unknown or when referring to a general 'thing'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Hola, ¿cuánto cuesta mandar esto a Canadá?

Hello, how much does it cost to send this to Canada?

Son treinta euros por correo certificado.

It is thirty euros by registered mail.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Qué cuesta mandar esto a Canadá?

    Use 'Cuánto' to ask for a quantity or price, not 'Qué'.

  • ¿Cuánto cuesta mandar esto para Canadá?

    While 'para' is sometimes used, 'a' is the standard preposition for destination with verbs of movement like mandar.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Cuál es el precio del envío a Canadá?

    What is the shipping price to Canada?

  • ¿Cuánto sale enviar esto a Canadá?

    How much does it come out to send this to Canada?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish-speaking regions, postal services can be slow, so people often prefer 'mensajería privada' (private couriers) for international shipping. When asking for the cost, specify if you want 'correo ordinario' (standard) or 'urgente' (express) to get an accurate quote.