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C1 adjective Formal

oneroso

/oneˈrozo/
Notes & Tips

Examples

1

Il mantenimento di una villa antica può essere molto oneroso.

The upkeep of an old villa can be very burdensome.

2

Hanno dovuto affrontare spese onerose per la ristrutturazione.

They had to face burdensome expenses for the renovation.

3

Questo compito è oneroso ma necessario.

This task is burdensome but necessary.

4

Le condizioni del contratto erano troppo onerose per l'azienda.

The contract conditions were too onerous for the company.

5

È stata una decisione onerosa, ma l'unica possibile.

It was an onerous decision, but the only possible one.

Common Collocations

spese onerose (onerous expenses)
compito oneroso (onerous task)
condizioni onerose (onerous conditions)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Often used in legal or economic contexts to describe costs, obligations, or conditions that are financially or practically demanding. It implies a significant cost or effort that might be seen as excessive.

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Word Origin

From Latin 'onerosus', from 'onus' (burden).

Cultural Context

In Italian business and legal discourse, 'oneroso' is a key term when discussing contracts, taxes, or agreements, highlighting conditions that are particularly demanding on one party.

Memory Tip

Associate 'oneroso' with 'onus' (a burden or responsibility) – both come from the same Latin root.

Frequently Asked Questions

3 questions
While primarily used for financial or effort-related burdens, 'oneroso' can sometimes be extended to emotional burdens, implying a heavy psychological cost, though 'pesante' or 'gravoso' might be more common in that context.
'Oneroso' is a more formal word, often used in legal, economic, or official contexts. In everyday conversation, 'pesante' or 'difficile' might be more common for 'difficult' or 'heavy'.
'Difficile' simply means 'difficult' or 'hard'. 'Oneroso' implies not just difficulty, but specifically a heavy burden in terms of cost, effort, or responsibility. Something 'oneroso' is often also 'difficile', but not everything 'difficile' is 'oneroso'.

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