Caro
Example: Este vestido é muito caro para o meu orçamento.
Definition
"Caro" is an adjective used to describe something that has a high price or cost, often implying that it is expensive or beyond what one is willing or able to pay. For example, in the phrase 'Este vestido é muito caro para o meu orçamento,' it means the dress is too expensive for the budget.
Etymology
The word "caro" comes from the Latin word 'carus,' which means dear or precious. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to generally mean costly or expensive. Did you know that the original Latin sense of 'carus' also conveyed affection and value, not just monetary cost?
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