Portuguese · Adjectives
Caro
[/ˈkaɾu/]
Expensive
Beginneradjective
Definition
Costing a lot of money.
Que custa muito dinheiro.
Example
Este restaurante é muito caro.
This restaurant is very expensive.
Etymology
'Caro' originates from the Latin 'carus', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved' but has shifted to denote high cost in Portuguese usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Caro' is used to describe items of high price in both spoken and written contexts, applicable in both formal and informal settings across various Portuguese-speaking regions.