they are cheap

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. son baratos
I bought lots of beans because they are cheap.Compré muchos frijoles porque son baratos.
b. son económicos
I love the tacos from that restaurant. They are cheap too.Me encantan los tacos de ese restaurante. Son económicos también.
a. son baratos
My earrings broke because they are cheap.Mis aretes se rompieron porque son baratos.
a. son tacaños
Can you believe there are people who do not tip the waiter because they are cheap?¿Puedes creer que hay personas que no le da propina al mesero porque son tacañas?
b. son agarrados
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Do your friends eat at restaurants often? - No, they are cheap. They always eat at home.¿Tus amigos comen en los restaurantes a menudo? - No, son agarrados. Siempre comen en casa.
c. son codos
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Are your parents going to buy a new car? - No, they are cheap. They only buy used cars.¿Van a comprar un coche nuevo tus padres? - No, son codos. Solo compran coches usados.
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