How to pronounce “caro”
Hear how “caro (expensive)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | expensive |
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| Syllables | ca · ro (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CA. |
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| IPA | /ˈka.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The r is a single tap: KAH-roh. With a rolled rr, carro means "car".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Este restaurante es muy caro.This restaurant is very expensive.
La ropa aquí es cara.The clothes here are expensive.
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