Barat
Example: Vaig comprar un barat llibre a la botiga del barri.
Definition
"Barat" refers to a cheap or inexpensive item, often implying good value or affordability. In the example phrase, it describes a book bought at a low price in the neighborhood store, highlighting its economical cost without necessarily implying poor quality.
Etymology
The word "barat" in Catalan likely comes from the Old French 'barat,' meaning a market or trade, which in turn derives from the Frankish *baratt or a similar Germanic source meaning 'exchange' or 'bargain.' Did you know? Over time, its meaning shifted from the concept of trade to specifically denote something sold cheaply or at a bargain.
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"Barat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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