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How do you say "expensive" in Spanish?

caro

Noun

In Spanish, "expensive" is caro.

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Pronunciation

Say KAH-roh. Stress is on the first syllable. The r is rolled.

Grammar notes

Caro changes: cara (feminine), caros (masculine plural), caras (feminine plural). It means dear or expensive.

Example sentence

Este reloj es muy caro.

This watch is very expensive.

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How to remember caro

Caro sounds like care, and expensive things are things you care deeply about buying.

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Questions about caro

How do you say "expensive" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "expensive" is caro. It is a noun.

How is caro written in Spanish?

caro is written using the standard Spanish script.

How is caro used in a sentence?

Use caro as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Este reloj es muy caro. (This watch is very expensive.).

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