Also means
to become cheaper
Usage Note
Abaratar can be used transitively ('the store lowered prices') or reflexively as abaratarse ('prices dropped'). It is a common term in economic news and consumer contexts. The opposite is encarecer.
Examples
"Las rebajas abaratan los productos."
Natural Translation
Sales make products cheaper.
Literal Translation
The sales cheapen the products.

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