Meaning
To describe something that costs little money.
Cultural Background
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!
Meaning
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.
Test Yourself
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
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesA bolsa ___.
'Bolsa' is feminine, so we use 'barata'.
Choose the correct option.
Gender agreement is essential.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Related Phrases
O barato sai caro
contrastCheap things end up costing more.
Está em conta
synonymIt is affordable.
Está caro
contrastIt is expensive.
