caro
adjectiveCEFR A1High frequency
What does “caro” mean in English?
expensive
Example sentences
Es un coche muy caro.
It's a very expensive car.
La fruta está cara hoy.
Fruit is expensive today.
Mi querido amigo.
My dear friend.
How to use it
Caro means 'expensive'. Agrees: caro/-a/-os/-as. Also 'dear' (loved person) in some contexts.
Common mistake
Use estar (not ser) for current price: 'la fruta está cara' (right now). Ser cara would imply 'is always expensive'.