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caro

dear

adjective KAH-roh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: from Latin 'carus'

Also means

expensive

Usage Note

Caro carries two senses that English splits: 'dear/beloved' and 'expensive'. Before the noun it tends to mean affectionate (caro amico), after it usually means costly (un ristorante caro); it also opens letters as Caro....

Examples

"Questo orologio è troppo caro."

Natural Translation

This watch is too expensive.

Literal Translation

This watch is too expensive.

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