es demasiado caro
/es demasjado kaɾo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "it's too expensive" is translated as es demasiado caro.
This phrase is used to express that the price of something is higher than what a person is willing to pay. While es muy caro simply means "it is very expensive," es demasiado caro carries the implication that the price is an excessive or unacceptable amount that might prevent a purchase.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of es (it is), demasiado (too/excessively) and caro (expensive).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective caro changes to cara if the object is a feminine noun, such as la camisa. If you are referring to multiple items, you must change the verb to son and use the plural adjective caros or caras.
Did you know?
- The word caro shares the same Latin root as the English words 'caress' and 'cherish', which originally meant 'dear' or 'beloved'.
- In many Spanish-speaking markets, instead of saying es demasiado caro, people might use the slang term está por las nubes to say something is 'among the clouds'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying es demasiado caro in a market is not just a statement of fact but the opening move for a negotiation known as regateo.
Examples in context
- ¡Pero es demasiado caro!But it's too expensive!This sentence shows how to use es demasiado caro to express sudden emphasis.Tatoeba #1619893 by marcelostockle, translation #2229996 by jgauthier
- Primero, es demasiado caro.First, it's too expensive.This sentence shows how to use es demasiado caro when providing a reason or starting a point.Tatoeba #1245590 by wallebot, translation #1245111 by Eldad
- No puedo comprar este libro, es demasiado caro.I cannot buy this book. It's too expensive.This sentence shows how to use es demasiado caro to explain why an item cannot be purchased.Tatoeba #2149064 by Shishir, translation #1681960 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are looking at a jacket in a clothing store.
- ElenaMira esta chaqueta, es muy bonita.Look at this jacket, it's very pretty.
- MateoSí, pero es demasiado caro para mí.Yes, but it's too expensive for me.
- ElenaTienes razón, el precio es increíble.You're right, the price is incredible.
- MateoBusquemos algo más barato, Elena.Let's look for something cheaper, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caro, demasiado, es, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
