¿A CÓMO ES?
A polite and common way to ask a vendor for the price of an item. (It is the standard, respectful phrasing used in street markets and local shops.)
How much is the apple? (¿A cómo es la manzana?)
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Tag: precio
Definitions tagged precio in the street dictionary.
Boliviacarolina
A slang term used to describe something as expensive (it is a play on the word caro, meaning expensive).
They brought us the check at the restaurant. The food was pretty carolina.
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ArgentinaGangrena
A slang expression used to describe something that is an absolute bargain or incredibly cheap. It is a humorous play on the word ganga, meaning bargain, by substituting it with the word for gangrene due to their similar sound.
- How much did you pay for it? 100 pesos? Ah, a total Gangrena!
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Romper el orto
To charge someone an outrageous amount for a product or service, to rip someone a new one.
- We went to eat in Puerto Madero and they nos rompieron el orto (Puerto Madero is an exclusive waterfront district in Buenos Aires known for high prices).
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Platanera
A basic, cheap calculator commonly used in corner stores or small businesses (derived from the idea that these devices are only for simple transactions like selling plantains).
Hand me the platanera because this bill is too big.
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República DominicanaCojones
A very high price or an exorbitant amount of money.
I did not buy it because it cost a cojon!
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