Spanish Phrase
Cuestan $0.68 cada uno.
Meaning
This sentence tells the listener that each item being discussed costs $0.68. The price is expressed per unit, not for the whole set.
When to use
Use it when you need to give the price of several identical items – for example, when a shop assistant is asked about the cost of a pack of pens, bottles of water, or any other countable goods.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cuestan$0.68cadauno
Costar (3ª pl.)
The verb *costar* is conjugated in the third‑person plural (cuestan) because the implied subject is plural – the items being priced.
Currency & Numbers
When a price is written with a dollar sign, you pronounce it as the number followed by the currency unit (e.g., *cero con sesenta y ocho centavos*).
Cada + singular noun
The word *cada* always pairs with a singular noun (*uno*), even when referring to many items.
Uno as pronoun
*Uno* works here as a pronoun meaning “each one”. It agrees in number with *cada* (singular).
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuánto cuestan los lápices?
How much do the pencils cost?
Cuestan $0.68 cada uno.
They cost $0.68 each.
✕Common Mistakes
Cuesta $0.68 cada uno.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use *cuestan* for multiple items.
Cuestan $0.68 cada unos.
*Cada* never takes a plural noun; it must be followed by a singular form.
Costo $0.68 cada uno.
*Costo* is a noun; the correct verb form is *cuesta*/*cuestan*.
↔Alternatives
Cada uno cuesta $0.68.
Each one costs $0.68.
Cuestan 68 centavos cada uno.
They cost 68 cents each.
El precio es $0.68 por unidad.
The price is $0.68 per unit.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries the local currency is used (pesos, euros, etc.). When you see the dollar sign, it usually means U.S. dollars, which are common in tourist areas. Also, *cada uno* is a polite, neutral way to talk about individual items; avoid using *todos* when you want to stress the per‑item price.