Barat (en. Cheap)

/ˈbarat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a low cost or price.
These products are cheap at the market.
Ang mga produktong ito ay barat sa palengke.
Not expensive, easily obtainable due to the price.
I chose the cheap dress for the wedding.
Mas pinili ko ang barat na damit para sa kasal.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'barato' meaning cheap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cheap price
low price for a product or service
barat na halaga

Related Words

cheap
A term also used to describe things that are inexpensive.
muri

Slang Meanings

someone who charges high prices
Just join the outing, but you'll be tempted by the high-priced tickets!
Sama ka na lang sa outing, pero matatakam ka sa barat na presyo ng tickets!
to work hard or save money
I really need to tighten my budget if I want to save for the vacation.
Dapat talagang baratin ang sarili ko kung gusto kong makaipon para sa bakasyon.
too stingy or frugal
Did you see my stingy friend? He didn't give a gift for my birthday.
Nakita mo ba yung barat na kaibigan ko? Hindi siya nagbigay ng regalo sa birthday ko.