expensive option

[/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv ˈɑpʃən/]
noun phrasepl: expensive options
opção cara
1. A choice or alternative that costs a significant amount of money; a solution or selection that requires substantial financial expenditure
Buying a new car is an expensive option when you could repair your current vehicle.
Comprar um carro novo é uma opção cara quando você poderia consertar seu veículo atual.
2. A premium or high-cost choice among several available alternatives
First-class flights are the most expensive option for travelers.
Os voos de primeira classe são a opção mais cara para viajantes.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'expensive option' is commonly used in discussions about consumer choices, business decisions, and financial planning. Brazilians often use this phrase when discussing cost-benefit analyses, while Americans frequently use it in comparative shopping contexts. The phrase reflects consumer culture in both nations where multiple choices and price comparisons are standard practice.
NYC Slang
the pricey pick / the costly move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
costly choicepricey alternativehigh-cost optionpremium choice
Antonyms / Antônimos
cheap optionbudget optioneconomical choiceaffordable alternative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opção cara
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
opção cara / alternativa cara
Both terms used interchangeably in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
opção cara
Standard usage
Portugal
opção cara / alternativa dispendiosa
Dispendiosa is more formal in European Portuguese

Related Words

expensiveoptionchoicealternativecostlypricebudget

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the bank
cost an arm and a leg
pay top dollar
go for the gold
take the premium route
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