How do you say "This is too expensive." in Portuguese?

"This is too expensive." in Portuguese is "Isto é muito caro.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘This is too expensive.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Isto é muito caro." mean in English?

"Isto é muito caro." means "This is too expensive." in English. Usage tip: [Muito] often means "very," but before an adjective like [caro] it can also mean "too" from context. You can reuse the pattern with other adjectives: [Isto é muito salgado].

Isto é muito caro.

EESH-too eh MWEEN-too KAH-roo

[EESH-too eh MWEEN-too KAH-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: [Muito] often means "very," but before an adjective like [caro] it can also mean "too" from context. You can reuse the pattern with other adjectives: [Isto é muito salgado].

Phrase Breakdown

Isto

[EESH-too]

this

Used to refer to something near you, such as a dish or the bill.

Example

Ao olhar para a conta, posso dizer: "Isto" parece demais.

Looking at the bill, I can say: "This" seems too much.

[eh]

Form of the verb "ser," used for description.

Example

Na frase "Isto é muito caro.", "é" apresenta a opinião sobre o preço.

In the sentence "This is very expensive.", "is" introduces the opinion about the price.

muito

[MWEEN-too]

very

An intensifier used to make adjectives stronger.

Example

Se o preço for alto, digo que é "muito" caro.

If the price is high, I say it is "very" expensive.

caro

[KAH-roo]

expensive

Used to describe something that costs a lot.

Example

Este vinho é "caro" para o meu orçamento.

This wine is "expensive" for my budget.

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