bargain
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
3 de 5I 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.
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.
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.
Sinônimos
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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
I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.
everydayI managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.
The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.
formalThe corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.
Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.
informalCheck out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.
In economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.
academicIn economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.
Securing that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.
businessSecuring that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.
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Colocações comuns
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
Cheap often implies low quality or tackiness, whereas bargain focuses on the high value relative to the low price.
Discounted specifically means the price has been lowered from an original price, while a bargain just describes the low price itself.
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).
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.'
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'bar' in bargain. You are raising the 'bar' of what you get while keeping the price low.
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
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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