Baratas (en. Cheap)

/baˈɾatas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Low price for goods or services.
The bargains at the market always attract buyers.
Las baratas en el mercado siempre atraen a los compradores.
Article of clothing sold at a reduced price.
I found bargains at the clothing store.
He encontrado baratas en la tienda de ropa.
adjective
Refers to something that does not have high economic value.
I bought a cheap car that works very well.
Compré un coche barato que funciona muy bien.
Inferior quality at a low cost.
This furniture is very cheap, but it breaks easily.
Este mueble es muy barato, pero se rompe fácilmente.

Etymology

From the term 'barato,' which comes from the Hispano-Arabic 'baráṭ,' meaning 'at a low price.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

At a good price
Refers to something that costs what it is truly worth.
A buen precio
To get something at a good price
To buy something at a cost that is considered fair.
Tomar algo a buen precio
It's not that cheap
Something that seems to be economical but actually has a high price.
No está tan barato

Related Words

price
Monetary value assigned to a good or service.
precio
discount
Decrease in the usual price of a product.
rebaja
offer
Sales proposition at a special or reduced price.
oferta

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that is very cheap and of poor quality.
That phone is a complete bargain, not worth it.
Ese teléfono es una completa barata, no vale la pena.
Used to describe a product that is incredibly accessible.
I bought some bargains in that clearance!
¡Compré unas baratas en esa liquidad!