costare poco
/koˈstaːre ˈpɔk.ko/To have a low price; to be inexpensive.
Questo vestito costa poco, l'ho comprato in saldo.
This dress is cheap, I bought it on sale.
Non comprare quel prodotto, costa poco e non dura a lungo.
Don't buy that product, it's cheap and won't last long.
Often used to describe items or services that are affordable or low-cost. Can imply poor quality when context suggests.
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💡Pro Tip
Context matters
While 'costare poco' usually means 'to be cheap,' in some contexts it can imply poor quality. Pay attention to the surrounding words or tone.
⚡Gold Rule
Literal meaning only
This phrase is not idiomatic. Its meaning is directly derived from its components: 'costare' (to cost) + 'poco' (little).
📖Word Origin
From the Italian verb 'costare' (to cost) and the adverb 'poco' (little/cheap). The phrase combines the verb of pricing with a quantifier to indicate low cost.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation to discuss affordability. The phrase is literal and does not carry idiomatic meaning.