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How to Say "affordable" in Spanish

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económico

adjectiveA1general
Use 'económico' when referring to something that is budget-friendly, inexpensive, or a good value for money.

Examples

Compré una camisa muy económica en la rebaja.

I bought a very affordable shirt on sale.

accesible

ahk-seh-SEE-blehak.seˈsi.βle

adjectiveB1general
Use 'accesible' when prices or costs are easy to reach or obtain, implying they are not prohibitively expensive.
A simple piggy bank with a few coins next to it, representing low cost.

Examples

Esta vivienda es más accesible para los jóvenes.

This housing is more affordable for young people.

Esta tienda tiene precios muy accesibles.

This store has very affordable prices.

Buscamos una vivienda accesible en este barrio.

We are looking for affordable housing in this neighborhood.

La tecnología es cada vez más accesible para todos.

Technology is increasingly affordable for everyone.

Describing Prices

When talking about money, 'accesible' usually describes the price itself or the item in terms of its cost.

Degree Words

You can use words like 'muy' (very) or 'bastante' (quite) before it to show how cheap or expensive something is.

The 'Asequible' Confusion

Mistake: “Using accesible exclusively.”

Correction: Try using 'asequible' for prices.

razonable

rah-thoh-NAH-bleh (Spain) / rah-soh-NAH-bleh (L. Am.)raθoˈnaβle

adjectiveA2general
Use 'razonable' to describe prices or costs that are fair, moderate, and not excessive.
A smiling cartoon person easily buying a large, appealing basket of fruit from a vendor using only a single, small coin, symbolizing affordability.

Examples

El precio del menú del día es bastante razonable.

The price of the set lunch menu is quite affordable.

Ese restaurante tiene precios muy razonables.

That restaurant has very reasonable prices (affordable).

Queremos comprar un coche a un costo razonable.

We want to buy a car at an affordable cost.

Choosing between 'económico' and 'accesible'

Learners often confuse 'económico' and 'accesible'. While 'económico' simply means inexpensive or budget-friendly, 'accesible' implies that the price is within reach, not just low. Think of 'accesible' as 'attainable' in terms of cost.

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