un abrigo barato
/un abɾiɡo baɾato/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "a cheap coat" is said as un abrigo barato.
This phrase describes a coat that does not cost much money.
Which one should you use?
While un abrigo barato is common, the word barato can sometimes imply that the item is of low quality. If you wish to be more polite or use a euphemism to describe something that is low in price, you may use un abrigo económico, which translates to "an economical or affordable coat".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase un abrigo barato, the adjective barato follows the noun abrigo to modify it. For example, if you use the word chaqueta (jacket) instead of abrigo, the adjective must change to the feminine form barata to create una chaqueta barata.
How do you pronounce it?
/un abɾiɡo baɾato/
Did you know?
- The word abrigo shares an ancestral root with the Latin word 'apricus', which means 'sunny' or 'exposed to the sun'.
- In certain regions, if you call a person barato, you are not talking about their finances but insulting them by suggesting they lack character or are easy to manipulate.
- In Spanish, abrigo does not just mean a garment. It can also refer to a shelter or any place that provides protection from the elements, such as a cave or a cove.
Examples in context
- Busco un abrigo económico para el invierno.I'm looking for a cheap coat for the winter.
- Necesito encontrar un abrigo asequible para esta temporada.I need to find an affordable coat for this season.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un abrigo de bajo costo pero de buena calidad?Where can I find a low-cost but good-quality coat?
- ¡Ese abrigo es muy barato, lo puedo comprar sin gastar mucho dinero!That coat is really cheap, I can buy it without spending too much money!
- Necesito comprar un abrigo barato.I need to buy a cheap coat.
- En esa tienda venden un abrigo barato.In that store, they sell a cheap coat.
- Encontré un abrigo barato en el mercado.I found a cheap coat at the market.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at clothes in a shop.
- Elena¿Ves un abrigo barato para mí?Do you see a cheap coat for me?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, este es un abrigo barato.Yes, Elena, this is a cheap coat.
- ElenaEs un poco pequeño para mí.It is a little small for me.
- AlejandroProbemos otra talla en la tienda.Let's try another size in the store.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abrigo, barato, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
