Spanish Conversation · Level 46
75 words
Spanish word
barato
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈɾato/
Meaning
- adjectivecheap
Example
Este libro es barato.
This book is cheap.
More examples
Compramos ropa barata en la oferta.
We bought cheap clothes on sale.
Core concept
A bargain sticker on a store shelf.
Common phrases
demasiado barato
too cheap
estar barato
be cheap
producto barato
cheap product
Similar words
económico: Priced to save money or reduce costs, emphasizing economical value.
asequible: Within a person's budget so it can be bought without financial strain.
tirado: Extremely low priced: an easy bargain available at very little cost.
regalado: So inexpensive it seems almost free, as if given away.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo tiene un precio bajo y cuesta poco dinero.
Word origin
The Spanish word barato comes via Ibero-Romance from medieval Latin barattare 'to barter', a trade word that acquired the sense 'priced low'.
Usage tips
- Barato is common in everyday speech, but to praise good value without implying low quality Spanish speakers often prefer económico or asequible.