¿Cuánto es lo menos? means "What's the lowest price?" in Mexican Spanish. It's the polite way to start bargaining at markets and street stalls.
Polite Polite enough for anyone, including strangers.
How It's Used
Tone & Context
Bargaining is normal at tianguis (open-air markets) and craft markets, not in supermarkets or shops with fixed prices.
Be friendly, and don't push hard over a few pesos at a family stall.
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FAQ: ¿Cuánto es lo menos?
¿Cuánto es lo menos? means "What's the lowest price?" in Mexican Spanish. It's the polite way to start bargaining at markets and street stalls.
At markets and street stalls, yes. In stores with marked prices, generally not.
"Will you let me have it for...?". You name your price.