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How to say “too expensive” in Spanish

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too expensive

Spanish · Español

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Translation

demasiado caro

Romanization

demasiado caro

Pronunciation

deh-mah-see-ah-doh kah-roh

When to use it

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

demasiado caro — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "too expensive".

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Common questions

How do you say "too expensive" in Spanish?+

You say "demasiado caro" in Spanish. The romanized form is "demasiado caro", and a simple pronunciation cue is "deh-mah-see-ah-doh kah-roh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "deh-mah-see-ah-doh kah-roh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "demasiado caro".

When should I use it?+

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.