A1 Expression Neutral

Está caro.

It's expensive.

Meaning

To describe something that costs a lot of money.

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Cultural Background

Bargaining is common in markets. Saying 'Está caro' is expected. Bargaining is less common in shops. It is a statement of fact.

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Use 'Tá'

In casual speech, 'Está' becomes 'Tá'.

Meaning

To describe something that costs a lot of money.

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Use 'Tá'

In casual speech, 'Está' becomes 'Tá'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

A banana ____ cara.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: está

We use 'estar' for a specific observation.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

A banana ____ cara.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: está

We use 'estar' for a specific observation.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if the item is always expensive.

Related Phrases

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Está barato

contrast

It is cheap

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