expensive

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BrE /ɪkˈspensɪv/ AmE /ɪkˈspensɪv/

adjective en → es

1 COSTLY [predicative / attributive] A2

costing a lot of money; not cheap or inexpensive

caro, costoso,昂贵的

  • be expensive for somebody to do something

Collocations expensive clothes · expensive food

  • This car is too expensive.

    Este coche es demasiado caro.

2 VALUABLE [predicative / attributive] B1

worth a lot of money; valuable or precious

valioso, preciado

  • be expensive for somebody to do something

Collocations expensive paintings · expensive jewelry

  • The painting is very expensive.

    El cuadro es muy valioso.