el coste

cost, expense

ˈk o s t e
noun · masculine Rare #45,558
cost, expense Coste is the usual spelling in Spain; costo is common in Latin America.
SP: El coste del viaje es muy alto.
EN: The cost of the trip is very high.

Si X es menos que el coste de recuperarlo, no lo hacemos.

If X is less than the cost of recovering it, we don't do it.

— El Club de la Pelea (1999)

Ya era hora de que alguien hiciera algo con el alto coste del cuidado médico.

It was about time someone did something about the high cost of healthcare.

El coste de la gasolina sigue subiendo.

The cost of gasoline continues to rise.

Si la India debió pagar el coste de su propia ocupación, también Manchukuo debe.

If India had to pay the cost of its own occupation, then Manchukuo must too.

— El último emperador (1987)

George calculó el coste del viaje.

George calculated the cost of the trip.

El coste de construir el ferrocarril era demasiado alto.

The cost of building the railway was too high.

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