Spanish Expression · Intermediate
costar un ojo de la cara
to cost an arm and a leg
Pronunciation: kos-TÁR un Ó-jo de la KÁ-ra
Meaning
To be very expensive.
Example
Comprar una casa en el centro cuesta un ojo de la cara.
Buying a house in the city center costs an arm and a leg.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice costar un ojo de la cara out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.