Caro is an adjective that qualifies something like high financial value, that is, it has a high price.
In fact, this adjective can have two meanings in the Portuguese language.
The word dear can also be used as a personal treatment, dedicated to a person who is considered highly esteemed, dear, loved or cherished.
Usually, the expressions “my dear” or “my face” are used at the beginning of letters or emails, indicating the level of respect and esteem the sender feels for the recipient.
In a figurative sense, expensive can still be used to describe what requires great effort and sacrifice. For example: "Getting the promotion was very expensive.”.
Etymologically, the word “expensive” originated from the Latin carus / carusaum, which means “something of high value” or “precious”.
the main synonymous with expensive they are:
(when the meaning of the word is related to “large expenses).
- onerous
- High
- Pulled
- Expensive
- costly
- painful
(when the meaning of the word is related to “very esteemed person”).
- Favorite
- Dear
- Valid
- Preferred
- Estimated
- Dear
- beloved