Spanish A1: Numbers, prices, quantities, and euros

Objective

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to use simple Spanish for Numbers, prices, quantities, and euros. You will practise short lines such as ¿Cuánto cuesta?, son ... euros, quiero dos....

Why this matters

This lesson matters because these topics appear quickly in home life, shops, cafes, and everyday conversation. At A1, one clear question, one short answer, and one useful chunk can carry a whole interaction.

Quick A1 context

Keep this lesson small and practical. Copy one full model, say it aloud, and then change one part only: the person, the place, the food, the object, or the time.

Core explanation

Start with one useful frame

Begin with a model like ¿Cuánto cuesta?. Learn it as one whole line before you analyse every word.

Then change one small part

Keep the same structure and swap one detail, as in son ... euros.

Keep this clear

Prices and quantities work best with fixed question-and-answer chunks.

A1 tip

If you feel stuck, return to a safe model such as ¿Cuánto cuesta? and build from there.

Core forms or patterns

• cuesta...
• son ... euros
• quiero dos...
• medio kilo de...

Meaning contrasts

• prices often appear with costar or ser depending on the structure
• quantity expressions are best learned as chunks

Example sentences

• Cuesta diez euros.
• Son cinco con cincuenta.
• Quiero dos botellas de agua.
• Necesito medio kilo de tomates.
• Tengo veinte euros.
• Cuanto cuesta esta camiseta?
• Son tres entradas, por favor.
• Quiero un poco de queso.

Common mistakes

• Wrong: How many cost? Better: ¿Cuánto cuesta? Why: Use the fixed question chunk.
• Wrong: dos agua Better: dos botellas de agua / dos aguas in some contexts Why: Use a natural quantity frame.
• Wrong: Es ten euros. Better: Son diez euros / Cuesta diez euros. Why: Choose the Spanish price structure.

Useful expressions and chunks

• ¿Cuánto cuesta?
• son ... euros
• quiero dos...
• medio kilo de...
• un poco de...

Mini comparison with English

Prices, numbers, and shopping amounts move fast in real life. Fixed chunks reduce stress and make listening easier.

Guided practice

1. Complete each mini-sentence. Write one word or one short phrase.

   • a. _____ diez euros.
   • b. Son cinco con _____.
   • c. Quiero dos _____ de agua.
   • d. _____ medio kilo de tomates.

2. Choose the better Spanish sentence.

   • a. How many cost? / ¿Cuánto cuesta?
   • b. Es ten euros. / Son diez euros / Cuesta diez euros.

3. Write the correct version.

   • a. How many cost?
   • b. Es ten euros.

4. Finish these useful mini-phrases.

   • a. ¿Cuánto cuesta? ...
   • b. son ________ euros
   • c. quiero dos ________

5. Mini output.

   • Write two short sentences about you or your routine.
   • Try to use:
     • cuesta...
     • son ... euros
     • quiero dos...

Answer key

1. • a. Cuesta diez euros.
   • b. Son cinco con cincuenta.
   • c. Quiero dos botellas de agua.
   • d. Necesito medio kilo de tomates.
2. • a. ¿Cuánto cuesta?
   • b. Son diez euros / Cuesta diez euros.
3. • a. ¿Cuánto cuesta?
   • b. Son diez euros / Cuesta diez euros.

4. Open answers. Possible models:

   • a. Cuesta diez euros.
   • b. Son cinco con cincuenta.
   • c. Quiero dos botellas de agua.

5. Open answer.

   • Possible model: Cuesta diez euros.

Mini production task

Write 3 or 4 short lines about you, your routine, or a simple real situation using the language from this lesson. Try to include ¿Cuánto cuesta?, son ... euros, quiero dos....

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