Costoso
Example: Questo orologio è molto costoso ma di buona qualità.
Definition
"Costoso" describes something that requires a large amount of money or resources, often implying a high price or expense. For example, "Questo orologio è molto costoso ma di buona qualità" means the watch is very expensive but of good quality.
Etymology
The word "costoso" comes from the Italian adjective derived from Latin 'constosus' or 'costosus', related to 'constare' meaning 'to cost' or 'stand firm'. It originally referred to something that has a significant cost or value. Did you know? The concept of 'cost' in many languages traces back to Latin roots emphasizing value and price.
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