este reloj es demasiado caro
/este ɾelox es demasjado kaɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "this watch is too expensive" is translated into Spanish as este reloj es demasiado caro.
This sentence is used to say that the price of a specific timepiece is higher than what the speaker wants to pay.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase este reloj es demasiado caro, the word demasiado functions as an adverb meaning "too" or "too much" when modifying an adjective like caro.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, people might say Este reloj es un pastón to express that a watch is too expensive.
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Examples in context
- No lo voy a comprar, este reloj es demasiado caro.I am not going to buy it, this watch is too expensive.
- Este reloj es demasiado caro para mí.This watch is too expensive for me.
- No lo compraré porque este reloj es demasiado caro.I won't buy it because this watch is too expensive.
- Mira, este reloj es demasiado caro.Look, this watch is too expensive.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at watches in a jewelry store.
- JavierSofía, ¿qué te parece este modelo?Sofía, what do you think of this model?
- SofíaEs bonito, pero este reloj es demasiado caro.It is pretty, but this watch is too expensive.
- JavierTienes razón, es un precio muy alto.You are right, it is a very high price.
- SofíaBusquemos algo más barato.Let's look for something cheaper.
