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"Al contado" is a phrase which is often translated as "cash", and "gratis" is an adjective which is often translated as "free". Learn more about the difference between "al contado" and "gratis" below.
al contado(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
gratis(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. for nothing
Puedes estar seguro de que yo gratis no trabajo.You can be sure I don't work for nothing.