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"Cheap" in Spanish: barato/a
barato/a
Cheap in Spanish is barato or barata. Un hotel barato. Una comida barata. Plurals: baratos and baratas. Más barato means cheaper.
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How to pronounce barato/a
Say it
bah-RAH-toh / bah-RAH-tah
/ba.ˈɾa.to/, /ba.ˈɾa.ta/
bah-RAH-toh / bah-RAH-tah. Stress RAH. Soft b; clear t.
"Cheap" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| barato | cheap (masc.) Low price. | Low price. |
| barata | cheap (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| más barato/a | cheaper Comparison. | Comparison. |
| está barato | it's cheap (price now) Common shopping line. | Common shopping line. |
How to use barato/a in real life
- 1Hostel hunt
Este hostal es barato y limpio.
This hostel is cheap and clean.
Barato with hostal.
- 2Market fruit
Las manzanas están baratas hoy.
The apples are cheap today.
Baratas plural feminine.
- 3Comparing
Este café es más barato.
This coffee is cheaper.
Más barato for comparison.
Mistakes English speakers make with barato/a
Incorrect: La comida es barato.
Correct: La comida es barata.
Agree gender: barata with comida.
Incorrect: El boleto es barata.
Correct: El boleto es barato.
Agree gender: barato with boleto.
Good to know
Barato/a is the everyday Latin American word for low price. It usually means a good deal, not low quality. For bargain hunting, people also say oferta or rebaja.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a lunch spot
ChatPal
¿Quieres algo barato cerca del parque?
Do you want something cheap near the park?
You
Sí. Busco un lugar barato y bueno.
Yes. I'm looking for a place that is cheap and good.
ChatPal
Hay tacos baratos en esa esquina.
There are cheap tacos on that corner.
You
Vamos. Tengo poca plata hoy.
Let's go. I have little cash today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cheap" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Barato (m.), barata (f.), plurals baratos / baratas.
Does barato mean low quality?
Usually it means low price. Tone and context decide quality talk.
How do I say cheaper?
Más barato / más barata.
Ser or estar?
Both appear. Está barato often marks a good price now.
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