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precioso (adjective)

Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.

💬 Example

"O tempo é precioso, não o desperdice."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'PRE-cious' (English) + 'CIOSO' (sounds like 'close to'). Keep precious things close to you.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'precioso' instead of 'preciso' (verb).

Forgetting gender agreement (e.g., 'uma pedra precioso').

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