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Ela disse que o divórcio é caríssimo. Estou chocada!

Ela disse que o divórcio é caríssimo. Estou chocada!
She said that the divorce is very expensive. I am shocked!
From Lesson 132:Absolute superlatives (-íssimo)·Portuguese (Portugal)

Questions & Answers about Ela disse que o divórcio é caríssimo. Estou chocada!

How do we get the word caríssimo from the normal word for expensive?
The standard word for expensive is caro. To make it an absolute superlative (meaning very or extremely expensive), you drop the final -o and add the suffix -íssimo. Because o divórcio is a masculine noun, the adjective takes the masculine form caríssimo.
What verb is disse and what tense is it in?
disse is the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito) of the verb dizer (to say or to tell) for ela (she). It means she said. Dizer is an irregular verb, which is why this past tense form looks so different from the infinitive!
Why does the speaker use Estou instead of Sou for I am shocked?
In Portuguese, the verb estar is used for temporary states, conditions, or emotions, while ser is used for permanent traits. Since being shocked is a temporary emotional reaction, the speaker uses estou (I am) rather than sou.
Why does the sentence end with chocada instead of chocado?
The word chocada (shocked) acts as an adjective describing the speaker, so it must match their gender. Because it ends in -a, we know the person speaking is a woman. If a man were speaking, he would say Estou chocado.

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