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preciado

prized, precious

adjective preh-SYAH-doh Rare

Usage Note

Preciado means highly valued or cherished, and is more formal or literary than valioso. It often collocates with intangibles: un preciado recuerdo ('a treasured memory'). The feminine form is preciada. It should not be confused with precioso, which means 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous.'

Examples

"Guarda ese preciado recuerdo en su corazón."

Natural Translation

She holds that precious memory in her heart.

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