Shoppingadjective
Barato
bah-RAH-toh
EnglishCheap / Affordable
Word of the Day · Sunday, July 19, 2026
Barato — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 19, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Barato" comes from the Spanish "barato" (cheap) — its opposite in shopping conversations is "mahal" (expensive), and the two words anchor most everyday price talk in the market.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Barato" doesn't always carry a positive connotation the way "affordable" does in English — sometimes it implies lower quality, so vendors may push back gently if a customer calls their goods "barato" too bluntly.
Example Sentences
Asking about affordable items
Naa ba dinhi'y barato nga tsinelas?
“Are there cheap slippers here?”
Explaining seasonal pricing
Barato ra ang prutas karon kay abunda.
“Fruits are cheap right now because they're abundant.”
Justifying a higher price
Dili ni barato, pero maayo ang kalidad.
“This isn't cheap, but the quality is good.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Can calling something "barato" sometimes sound like a subtle insult to quality?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Barato" mean in Bisaya?
"Barato" means "Cheap / Affordable" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a adjective in the Shopping category, pronounced as "bah-RAH-toh".
How do you pronounce "Barato" in Cebuano?
"Barato" is pronounced "bah-RAH-toh". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Barato" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Naa ba dinhi'y barato nga tsinelas?" — "Are there cheap slippers here?". "Barato" doesn't always carry a positive connotation the way "affordable" does in English — sometimes it implies lower quality, so vendors may push back gently if a customer calls their goods "barato" too bluntly.
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