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The meaning of the Italian word "costa" and how you use it

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costa
(verb) (present) (lui/lei/Lei) to cost; to be
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Il vestito costa troppo .
The dress costs too much.
La cena costa 20 euro a testa .
The dinner costs 20 euros per head.
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Discover a Beach on Lampedusa
La tratta Catania Lampedusa costa appena 150 euro per una durata di 45 minuti .
The route Catania-Lampedusa only costs 150 Euro for a duration of 45 minutes.
Buying a Bus Pass
Quanto costa ?
How much is it?
Buying a Bus Pass
L' abbonamento annuale costa 250 euro .
The annual pass costs 250 euros.
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costa
(noun) (fem.) (sing.) coast; coastline; seaboard
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Passeggiamo lungo la costa .
We are walking along the coast.
Dalla finestra puoi vedere tutta la costa .
From the window you can see all the coastline.
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Discovering Sicily - A Quick Tour
Questa è Cefalù , sulla costa nord , ed è una città normanna .
This is Cefalù, on the north coast, and it is a Norman city.
What Every Italian Region Is Unique To
La Sardegna è la regione con più chilometri di costa ,
Sardinia is the region with most coastline kilometers,
Welcome to Storybrooke - Once Upon a Time
Mi dispiace che il mio infarto ti abbia impedito di conquistare la costa orientale , nipotina .
I'm sorry that my heart attack stopped you from conquering the eastern seabord, little granddaughter.
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costa
(verb) (present) (lui/lei/Lei) to cost; to demand; to take
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La carriera gli costa il matrimonio .
The career is costing him his marriage.
Questo lavoro costa duro lavoro e pazienza .
This job takes hard work and patience.
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"Bravery, Honesty, and Loyalty" - Mulan Song
Vincere costa forza e audacia
Winning takes strength and boldness
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quanto...costa
(expression) (present) (lui/lei/Lei) how much does it cost
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Quanto costa un chilo dei pomodori ?
How much does a kilo of tomatoes cost?
Quanto costa questa cintura ?
How much does this belt cost?
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