Spanish Phrase
Los precios varían según el servicio.
Meaning
The sentence means “Prices vary depending on the service.” It tells the listener that the cost is not fixed; it changes based on which service is being offered or requested.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to explain pricing in a business, customer‑service, or contractual context—e.g., when a client asks how much something costs and you want to stress that the amount depends on the specific service chosen.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lospreciosvaríansegúnelservicio
Los (definite article)
Plural masculine definite article used before a plural noun.
precios (noun)
Plural form of 'precio' meaning 'price' or 'cost'.
varían (verb)
Third‑person plural present indicative of 'variar' – to vary, change.
según (preposition)
Means 'according to' or 'depending on'; introduces the factor that causes the variation.
el (definite article)
Singular masculine article that agrees with 'servicio'.
servicio (noun)
Singular masculine noun meaning 'service' or 'type of service'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuánto cuesta la instalación?
How much does the installation cost?
Los precios varían según el servicio.
The prices vary depending on the service.
✕Common Mistakes
Los precios varían segun el servicio.
The preposition requires an accent: 'según'.
Los precios varía según el servicio.
The verb must agree with the plural subject 'precios', so use 'varían'.
Los precios varían según los servicio.
If you refer to multiple services, use the plural 'los servicios'.
↔Alternatives
Los costos dependen del servicio.
The costs depend on the service.
Los precios cambian según el tipo de servicio.
Prices change according to the type of service.
El precio varía según el servicio.
The price varies depending on the service.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries 'precio' is the more formal term used in written contracts, while 'costo' sounds a bit more colloquial. 'Según' is a slightly formal preposition; in casual speech you might hear 'dependiendo de' instead. Also, note that in Latin America the pronunciation of the 'c' in 'precio' is /s/ (pɾeˈsjos) rather than the Castilian /θ/ (pɾeˈθjos).