Barato (en. Cheap)

/ba'ɾato/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that costs little money.
That dress is very cheap.
Ese vestido es muy barato.
It is used to describe something of low quality even if it has a low price.
Don't buy that brand, it's very cheap.
No compres esa marca, es muy barata.
Reference to a deal or a reduced price.
There is a sale of cheap shoes in the store.
En la tienda hay una venta de zapatos baratos.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'baratus', which means 'having a low price'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cheap and good
It refers to something that has a low price but is also of good quality.
barato y bueno
there is nothing cheap
Indicates that there are no deals or that everything is expensive.
no hay nada barato
cheaper than
Used to compare prices, indicating that one is lower in cost.
más barato que

Related Words

cheap goods
A collection of cheap items or products.
baratería
to lower the price
To make something cost less.
abaratar
cheap in price
Indicates that a product has a cost lower than average.
barato en precio

Slang Meanings

Something of low quality or without value.
That movie was a real steal.
Esa película fue un verdadero barato.
Something that was obtained at a low cost or for free.
I got the car at a bargain.
El coche lo conseguí en un barato.