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How do you say "cheap" in Spanish?
barato
In Spanish, "cheap" is barato.
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Pronunciation
Say bah-RAH-toh. The stress is on the second syllable. The b is pronounced like a soft v.
Grammar notes
Barato changes: barata (feminine), baratos (masculine plural), baratas (feminine plural).
Example sentence
Este pantalón es muy barato.
This pair of pants is very cheap.
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How to remember barato
Barato has bar in it, and a bar is often cheaper than a restaurant for drinks and food.
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Questions about barato
How do you say "cheap" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "cheap" is barato. It is a noun.
How is barato written in Spanish?
barato is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is barato used in a sentence?
Use barato as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Este pantalón es muy barato. (This pair of pants is very cheap.).
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