C1 adjective Neutro

bargain

/ˈbɑːrɡən/

Used as an attributive adjective to describe something that is offered at a price significantly lower than its standard value or worth. It implies a favorable transaction for the buyer, often suggesting a high value-to-cost ratio.

Exemplos

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1

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

2

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

3

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bargain
Verb
bargain
Adjetivo
bargain
Relacionado
bargaining
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'bar' in bargain. You are raising the 'bar' of what you get while keeping the price low.

Quiz rápido

The investor managed to purchase the startup's patents at a _______ price after the market crash.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bargain

Exemplos

1

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

everyday

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

2

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

formal

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

3

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

informal

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

4

In economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.

academic

In economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.

5

Securing that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.

business

Securing that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bargain
Verb
bargain
Adjetivo
bargain
Relacionado
bargaining

Colocações comuns

bargain price a very low price
bargain hunter someone who looks for low-priced items
bargain basement the section of a store where cheap items are sold
bargain bin a container in a shop for discounted goods
bargain deal an agreement involving a low cost

Frases Comuns

into the bargain

in addition to other things mentioned

a bargain is a bargain

an agreement must be honored regardless of circumstances

real bargain

something that is extremely good value for money

Frequentemente confundido com

bargain vs cheap

Cheap often implies low quality or tackiness, whereas bargain focuses on the high value relative to the low price.

bargain vs discounted

Discounted specifically means the price has been lowered from an original price, while a bargain just describes the low price itself.

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Notas de uso

When used as an adjective, 'bargain' is strictly attributive, meaning it must come before a noun. You cannot say 'The car is very bargain'; instead, say 'It was a bargain car' or 'The car was a bargain' (noun usage).

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Erros comuns

Learners often try to use 'bargain' as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'This watch is bargain'). It should be used as a noun in that position: 'This watch is a bargain.'

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'bar' in bargain. You are raising the 'bar' of what you get while keeping the price low.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French 'bargaignier', which meant to haggle or trade, ultimately linked to the idea of a business agreement.

Padrões gramaticais

Attributive use only (placed before the noun) Non-gradable (usually doesn't take 'very' or 'more' in adjective form)
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Contexto cultural

Bargain hunting is a significant consumer culture in English-speaking countries, especially during events like Black Friday or Boxing Day sales.

Quiz rápido

The investor managed to purchase the startup's patents at a _______ price after the market crash.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bargain

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