What is the Spanish word for "expensive"?

Learn how to say "expensive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

expensive

Spanish

caro

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Alternative translations of "expensive"

costoso
carísimo
oneroso
lujoso

Examples of how to use "expensive" in Spanish

English
This is a very expensive watch.
Spanish
Este es un reloj muy caro.
English
That watch looks expensive but is fake.
Spanish
Ese reloj parece caro pero es falso.
English
The hotel was expensive during the holiday.
Spanish
El hotel fue caro durante las vacaciones.
English
Fresh vegetables can be expensive in winter.
Spanish
Las verduras frescas pueden ser caras en invierno.
English
Her new phone feels expensive and heavy.
Spanish
Su nuevo teléfono se siente caro y pesado.

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