Spanish Phrase
Son 15 dólares.
Meaning
This sentence tells someone that the cost of an item is fifteen dollars. It is a straightforward way to state a price in Spanish.
When to use
Use it when you are giving the price of a product or service, such as in a shop, market, restaurant bill, or when discussing costs with a friend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Son15dólares
Ser (son) for prices
Use the verb 'ser' in the third‑person plural (son) when stating a price that is more than one unit.
Numbers with ser
Numbers greater than one trigger the plural form of the verb; e.g., 'son quince' not 'es quince'.
Plural noun with accent
The word 'dólar' takes an accent on the ó; its plural is 'dólares'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuánto cuesta la camiseta?
How much does the T‑shirt cost?
Son 15 dólares.
It’s fifteen dollars.
✕Common Mistakes
Es 15 dólares.
Use 'son' for plural numbers; 'es' is only for singular (e.g., Es un dólar).
Son 15 dolar.
The word needs an accent on the ó: 'dólar'.
Son 15 dólares.
In spoken Spanish the number is usually said as 'quince', not the digit '15'.
↔Alternatives
Cuesta 15 dólares.
It costs fifteen dollars.
El precio es 15 dólares.
The price is fifteen dollars.
Son quince dólares.
It’s fifteen dollars.
Cultural Tip
In many Latin American countries the U.S. dollar is used as a reference price, but locals often quote the price in the national currency (e.g., pesos, pesos mexicanos). When speaking Spanish, remember to match the verb to the number: use 'es' for singular (Es un dólar) and 'son' for plural (Son 15 dólares). Also, the accent on 'dólar' is essential for correct spelling and pronunciation.