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precioso

[pre-see-OH-so]
adjectivemasculinepl: preciosos
precious
1. of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
This is a precious moment with my family.
Este é um momento precioso com minha família.
2. made of or containing precious materials; valuable
She wore precious jewels to the gala.
Ela usava joias preciosas na gala.
3. greatly loved or treasured; dear
My grandfather's watch is precious to me.
O relógio do meu avô é precioso para mim.
4. affected or excessively refined in manner or speech
His precious accent seemed quite artificial.
Seu sotaque precioso parecia bastante artificial.
Synonyms
valiosoestimadoqueridoapreciadoraroexcelente
Antonyms
comumordináriobanalinútildesprezado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precioso
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
precioso
standard usage, may emphasize refinement or affectation more frequently
Spain
precioso
same word, frequently used to mean beautiful or lovely in addition to valuable

Related Idioms & Phrases

tiempo precioso (precious time)
metal precioso (precious metal)
piedra preciosa (precious stone/gem)
momento precioso (precious moment)
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