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/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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This word is part of lesson 33.