Meaning
precious, valuable
- invaluable
In a sentence
Questo anello è molto prezioso per mia nonna.
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Hai ancora quel libro prezioso di tuo padre?
Do you still have that precious book from your father?
Il tuo aiuto è stato prezioso ieri sera.
Your help was invaluable last night.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prezioso | masculine · singular |
| preziosa | feminine · singular |
| preziosi | masculine · plural |
| preziose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use prezioso for both literal value and figurative importance; valuable is often translated as prezioso, not always costoso.
- Costoso means expensive; prezioso suggests rarity, worth, or emotional importance, not just a high price.
- It agrees normally: prezioso, preziosa, preziosi, preziose. Learners often forget plural agreement with feminine nouns.