Signification
To describe something that costs little money.
Contexte culturel
In Brazil, 'barato' is often used in the slang 'o barato sai caro', meaning 'the cheap ends up expensive'. Portuguese speakers are very direct about prices. 'Está barato' is a standard way to acknowledge a fair price. Avoid using 'barato' to describe a person's work, as it can sound insulting.
Gender Check
Always look at the noun before saying 'barato'. If it ends in 'a', use 'barata'.
Quality Warning
Don't call a person's work 'barato' unless you want to insult them!
Signification
To describe something that costs little money.
Gender Check
Always look at the noun before saying 'barato'. If it ends in 'a', use 'barata'.
Quality Warning
Don't call a person's work 'barato' unless you want to insult them!
Use 'Em conta'
If you want to sound more like a native speaker, use 'está em conta' for affordable items.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'barato'.
A bolsa ___.
'Bolsa' is feminine, so we use 'barata'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct option.
Gender agreement is essential.
Match the noun with the correct adjective.
O livro / A mesa
Masculine with masculine, feminine with feminine.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Quanto custa? B: Só 5 reais! A: Nossa, ___!
The price is low, so it is cheap.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesA bolsa ___.
'Bolsa' is feminine, so we use 'barata'.
Choose the correct option.
Gender agreement is essential.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Masculine with masculine, feminine with feminine.
A: Quanto custa? B: Só 5 reais! A: Nossa, ___!
The price is low, so it is cheap.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsYes, as long as it has a price.
No, it is very common.
Yes, 'estão baratos/baratas'.
Use 'está muito barato'.
Yes, it is universal.
Use 'não está barato'.
Yes, 'o corte de cabelo está barato'.
It means cheap things break easily.
Expressions liées
O barato sai caro
contrastCheap things end up costing more.
Está em conta
synonymIt is affordable.
Está caro
contrastIt is expensive.
