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Nossa, é muito caro!

Wow, that’s really expensive!

A1reacting to a priceinformalAudio · coming soon

Why every word is where it is

Nossa1interjectionwow,é2verbit’sser · present · 3rd sing.muito3adverbverycaro2adjectiveexpensivemasc. · sing.!
  • é → caro: ser + adjective
  • muito → caro: very expensive

Word for word: “Our (Lady), is very expensive!”

Why it's built this way

The notes match the numbers above.

  1. 1
    Nossa! (from Nossa Senhora, Our Lady) = wow! For any surprise, good or bad.
  2. 2
    é caro = it’s expensive (in general). For a price right now, tá caro is just as common. ser or estar? (A1 contrasts) →
  3. 3
    muito + adjective = very; it doesn’t change. Quantity words: muito, pouco, mais, menos, bastante, demais →

Variations

  • Nossa, tá caro!
  • Que caro!
  • É meio caro, né?