dear

costing a lot of money; expensive

caro, costoso

Collocations dear clothes · a dear price

• This coat is very dear.

  Este abrigo es muy caro.

a person or thing that you love and care about a lot; someone or something that is very important to you

querido, amado

Collocations dear friend · dear memory

• She is a dear old lady.

  Ella es una vieja querida.

used at the beginning of a letter to show respect or affection; used in letters, especially formal ones, to address someone politely

estimado, querido

Collocations dear sir/madam · dear friend

• Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to complain about the service.

  Estimado Señor/Señora, escribo para quejarme del servicio.

causing pain or sadness; painful

doloroso, amargo

Collocations dear memory · a dear loss

• It was a dear loss for the team.

  Fue una pérdida dolorosa para el equipo.

used to show affection or kindness; used when speaking to someone you like and care about

querido, amado

Collocations dear friend · my dear

• My dear, you must rest.

  Querido mío, debes descansar.

used to show respect or affection when speaking directly to someone; used in letters and emails to address someone politely

estimado, querido

Collocations dear sir/madam · dear friend

• Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this email finds you well.

  Estimado Señor/Señora, espero que este correo electrónico le encuentre bien.

used to describe something that causes physical or emotional pain; painful

doloroso, amargo

Collocations a dear wound · dear memories

• The memory of the accident is still a dear pain.

  El recuerdo del accidente sigue siendo un dolor amargo.

used to show respect or affection when speaking directly to someone; used in letters and emails to address someone politely

estimado, querido

Collocations dear sir/madam · dear friend

• Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my gratitude.

  Estimado Señor/Señora, escribo para expresar mi gratitud.