preciousadjective/pɾeˈsi.ozu/mediumpre·ci·o·soPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionOf great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.This ring is precious to me.Time is precious.synvaluabletreasuredantworthlessEtymologyDo latim 'pretiosus'Related wordspreciosidadepreciocidade