Spanish Phrase
¿Cuánto es el depósito de garantía?
Meaning
This question asks for the amount of money that must be paid as a security deposit when renting a property or using a service. It is a polite, formal way to request the exact figure.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are negotiating a lease, signing a rental contract, or confirming the cost of a refundable deposit for an apartment, house, or even a car rental in a Spanish‑speaking country.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Cuántoeseldepósitodegarantía?
Cuánto (interrogative)
Cuánto asks for a quantity or price. It is used with the verb ser or costar to inquire about amount.
es (ser, 3rd person singular)
Ser is used here to ask for the value of something, not for location or characteristic.
el (definite article)
El introduces a specific noun, in this case ‘depósito de garantía’.
de (preposition)
De links two nouns, indicating that the deposit is a guarantee deposit.
depósito de garantía (noun phrase)
A fixed expression meaning ‘security deposit’, commonly used in rental contracts.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuánto es el depósito de garantía?
How much is the security deposit?
El depósito es de 1.200 euros, equivalente a un mes de alquiler.
The deposit is 1,200 euros, which is equivalent to one month’s rent.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Cuál es el depósito de garantía?
‘Cuál’ asks for a choice among options; use ‘cuánto’ when you need a numeric amount.
¿Cuánto cuesta el depósito de garantía?
‘Cuesta’ is used with cost of an item, not with the abstract value of a deposit; ‘es’ is preferred.
¿Cuánto es los depósito de garantía?
The deposit is singular, so the article must be ‘el’, not ‘los’.
↔Alternatives
¿Cuál es el importe del depósito de garantía?
What is the amount of the security deposit?
¿Cuánto cuesta el depósito de garantía?
How much does the security deposit cost?
¿Qué cantidad hay que pagar como depósito de garantía?
What amount must be paid as a security deposit?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the security deposit is usually one to two months’ rent, but the exact amount can vary by region and by landlord. It is common to negotiate the amount or ask for a reduced deposit if you have a strong rental history. Always ask for a written receipt and check whether the deposit will be returned in full, partially, or if any deductions are allowed by law.