Spanish · Adjectives
Barato
Cheap / Affordable
Beginneradjective
Definition
Low in price.
Example
Este mercado tiene precios baratos.
This market has affordable prices.
Etymology
'Barato' comes from the Latin 'baratus', meaning 'cheap or of low cost'. It has maintained its meaning relating to affordability.
How & Where It’s Used
'Barato' is commonly used in informal settings and everyday speech to describe low-cost items. It appears in both spoken and written language.