Translation of Spanish word "caro" to English
caro
/ka.ro/
Meaning
Adjectiveexpensive, costly
How to use
Caro ('expensive / dear') is an adjective (caro, cara, caros, caras). Can also function as an adverb meaning 'dearly' (costar caro — to cost dearly).
🇬🇧 English
expensive
Example
El precio del coche es muy caro.
The price of the car is very expensive.
La casa es muy cara en la ciudad.
The house is very expensive in the city.
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Common phrases
- costar caro— to cost dearly / a lot
- salir caro— to turn out expensive / cost dearly
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What does the Spanish word "caro" mean?▼
The Spanish word "caro" means "expensive" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El precio del coche es muy caro." (which translates as "The price of the car is very expensive.").
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