Portuguese · Adjectives
Barato
[/baˈɾatu/]
Cheap / Inexpensive
Beginneradjective
Definition
Low in price; worth more than its cost.
De preço baixo; que vale mais do que custa.
Example
Achei um hotel barato perto do centro.
I found a cheap hotel near the center.
Etymology
'Barato', from the Latin 'baratus', refers to something that costs little. This has evolved in modern Portuguese to denote affordability or low cost.
How & Where It’s Used
'Barato' is frequently used in everyday conversation to describe lower-priced items and can appear in both informal and formal contexts. It is widely understood in all Portuguese-speaking areas.