Expensive - translation, pronunciation and examples
expensive
high priced
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When to use expensive
Эта кожаная куртка очень дорогая, но должна прослужить несколько лет.
Мне нравится платье, но сейчас оно слишком дорогое для моего бюджета.
expensive usage examples
Эта кожаная куртка очень дорогая, но должна прослужить несколько лет.
That leather jacket is very expensive, but it should last for years.
Мне нравится платье, но сейчас оно слишком дорогое для моего бюджета.
I love the dress, yet it's too expensive for my budget right now.
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Neutral, general word for something that costs a lot
Can mean 'expensive' (often British); also an affectionate adjective in other senses
Emphasizes value and often emotional worth rather than price; can mean 'very valuable'
Stresses usefulness or monetary worth; not always about price
Implies high quality, comfort and often high price; focuses on luxury rather than just cost
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What's the difference between expensive / dear / precious / valuable / luxurious / high-end
Neutral, general word for something that costs a lot
The hotel was expensive but very comfortable.
Отель был дорогой, но очень комфортный.
Can mean 'expensive' (often British); also an affectionate adjective in other senses
I won't buy it — it's too dear for me.
Я не куплю это — для меня это слишком дорого.
Emphasizes value and often emotional worth rather than price; can mean 'very valuable'
She kept the precious locket for decades.
Она хранила эту драгоценную медальон десятилетиями.
That painting is very valuable.
Та картина очень ценная.
Implies high quality, comfort and often high price; focuses on luxury rather than just cost
They stayed in a luxurious resort by the sea.
Они остановились в роскошном курорте у моря.
Refers to top-quality or top-priced goods; emphasizes market position
They sell high-end audio equipment.
Они продают высококлассную аудиотехнику.
Often used in marketing to indicate higher price and quality tier
They offer a premium subscription with extra features.
Они предлагают премиальную подписку с дополнительными функциями.
The rent is really steep in that neighborhood.
Аренда там действительно высокая (дорогая).
Implies lavish spending or unnecessarily large expense; often critical
She led an extravagant lifestyle that cost a lot.
Она вела расточительный образ жизни, который много стоил.
Used to describe products or places positioned at a higher price/quality level
They opened an upscale restaurant downtown.
Они открыли элитный ресторан в центре города.
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How to pronounce expensive and what this word means
expensive translation: дорогой. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce expensive
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
expensive translation
дорогой
expensive examples
That leather jacket is very expensive, but it should last for years.
expensive transcription
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/, /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
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Questions about this word
expensive meaning: what does it mean?
high priced
expensive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
expensive is pronounced as /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
expensive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
That leather jacket is very expensive, but it should last for years. Translation: Эта кожаная куртка очень дорогая, но должна прослужить несколько лет.
Is expensive part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, expensive (дорогой) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is expensive part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?
Yes, expensive (дорогой) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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