carísimo

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. really expensive
Esa camiseta que lleva mi hija parece un trapo, pero es carísima.That T-shirt my daughter is wearing looks like a rag, but it's really expensive.
b. very expensive
Los alquileres en Barcelona se han vuelto carísimos.Renting has become very expensive in Barcelona.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. really expensive
El hotel nos costó carísimo, pero mereció la pena.The hotel was really expensive, but it was worth it.
b. very expensive
No entiendo por qué, pero ese vestido vale carísimo en comparación con los otros.I can't understand why, but that dress is very expensive in comparison with the others.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(at a very high price)
a. dearly
La primera ministra pagó carísimo su error: perdió las elecciones.The prime minister paid dearly for her mistake: she lost the election.
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