Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Expensive" in Portuguese: caro/a
caro/a
Expensive in Portuguese is caro (cara for feminine nouns). Say está caro when the price stings. Caríssimo means extremely expensive.
Phone shop
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How to pronounce caro/a
Say it
KAH-roo
/ˈka.ɾu/
KAH-roo
"Expensive" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| caro / cara | expensive Gender agreement. | Gender agreement. |
| está caro | it’s expensive Price reaction. | Price reaction. |
| muito caro | very expensive Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| caríssimo | extremely expensive Strong. | Strong. |
How to use caro/a in real life
- 1Phone shop
Esse modelo novo está caro demais.
This new model is way too expensive.
Tech.
- 2Dinner bill
A conta ficou cara para um dia de semana.
The bill got expensive for a weekday.
Feminine.
- 3Rent talk
Alugar perto da praia ficou caro este ano.
Renting near the beach got expensive this year.
Housing.
Mistakes English speakers make with caro/a
Incorrect: O hotel é expensive.
Correct: O hotel é caro.
Use caro/cara, not English expensive.
Incorrect: A passagem é caro.
Correct: A passagem é cara.
Match gender: passagem → cara.
Good to know
Caro is blunt price talk Brazilians use without sounding rude among friends. Soften with um pouco caro. Salgado can also mean pricey in slang, but caro is the clear adjective.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing sneakers
ChatPal
Esse tênis está caro, né?
These sneakers are expensive, right?
You
Está caro, mas a promoção ajuda.
They’re expensive, but the sale helps.
ChatPal
Prefiro um menos caro e confortável.
I prefer a less expensive comfortable pair.
You
Vamos olhar a outra prateleira.
Let’s look at the other shelf.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Expensive" in Portuguese
Masculine / feminine?
Caro / cara.
It’s expensive?
Está caro / está cara.
Very expensive?
Muito caro / caríssimo.
Cheaper opposite?
Barato / barata.
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