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"Baratas" is a form of "baratar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to barter". "Barato" is a form of "barato", an adjective which is often translated as "cheap". Learn more about the difference between "baratas" and "barato" below.
baratar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
1.
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
(archaic)
(general)
a. to barter
Muchos inmigrantes barataban trabajo por un lugar donde dormir.Many immigrants bartered work for a place to stay.
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barato(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. cheap
Esta tienda es muy barata.This store is really cheap.
a. trashy (literature)
Estas novelas románticas son literatura barata.These romantic novels are trashy literature.
b. cheap (music)
Estas bandas ya solo tocan música barata.These bands only play cheap music.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. cheaply
Tratamos de vivir barato.We try to live cheaply.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
4. (commerce)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. street market
Leti compró unas flores preciosas en el barato.Leti bought some lovely flowers in the street market.
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