/baˈɾa.to/
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Translation
cheap, inexpensive
Word origin
From the verb baratar ('to barter, haggle'), of uncertain but likely Celtic or pre-Roman origin, with the sense developing towards 'cheap'. English 'barter' may share the same Romance source.
- Origin
- Uncertain
- Root
- baratar
- English cognates
- barter
Grammar
Femininebarata
Masc pluralbaratos
Fem pluralbaratas
Examples
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This book is very cheap.
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I bought a cheap car last month.
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The food at this restaurant is cheap.
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I am looking for a cheap hotel in the city.
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The fruit is cheap today.
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