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How do you say "cheap" in Spanish?

barato

Noun

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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