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"Inexpensive" is an adjective which is often translated as "barato", and "cheap" is an adjective which is also often translated as "barato". Learn more about the difference between "inexpensive" and "cheap" below.
inexpensive(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (affordable)
a. barato
The product is inexpensive, but it's of very good quality.El producto es barato, pero es de muy buena calidad.
b. económico
Peter's car runs on used cooking oil, which is relatively inexpensive compared to gas.El coche de Peter funciona con aceite de cocina usado, que es relativamente económico comparado con la gasolina.
cheap(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (vulgar)
a. de mal gusto (jokes or comments)
John seems to love telling cheap jokes.A Juan parece que le encanta contar chistes de mal gusto.
b. rastrero (behavior)
He is well-known for his cheap tactics to get ahead.Es famoso por sus tácticas rastreras para medrar.
a. tacaño
My cheap uncle wouldn't even pay for our candy.El tacaño de mi tío ni siquiera nos pagaba las golosinas.
b. agarrado (colloquial)
He is so cheap that he invited me to his wedding reception on condition that I paid for my meal.Es tan agarrado que me invitó a su boda con la condición de que me pagara mi propio cubierto.
c. codo (colloquial) (Central America) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
My boss is really cheap; at Christmas he gave everybody a piece of gum.Mi jefe es bien codo; en Navidad nos regaló a cada uno un chicle.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
