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Aquela padaria é mais barata do que a padaria grande.

Aquela padaria é mais barata do que a padaria grande.
That bakery is cheaper than the big bakery.
FromLesson 6inHardcore Portuguese (Brazil)

Breakdown of Aquela padaria é mais barata do que a padaria grande.

ser
to be
grande
big
a padaria
the bakery
aquela
that
do que
than
mais barato
cheaper
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Questions & Answers about Aquela padaria é mais barata do que a padaria grande.

Why is barata in the feminine form instead of barato?
In Portuguese, adjectives must agree in gender (and number) with the noun they describe. Since padaria is a feminine noun, you use the feminine form barata.
Why do we use do que for the comparison?
In Portuguese, to make a comparative structure like "more [adjective] than," the typical pattern is mais [adjective] do que. It's the standard way to say one thing is more of something than another.
Why is aquela used instead of essa or esta?
Portuguese demonstratives vary depending on the distance (from the speaker or listener). Aquela is usually used when the object is far from both the speaker and the listener.
Why does the adjective grande come after the noun in a padaria grande?
In Portuguese, adjectives can appear before or after the noun, but the most neutral position is usually after the noun. Placing grande after padaria is a common word order to describe its size in a straightforward way.
Is there any difference in meaning if I omit a before padaria grande?
Yes. A padaria grande specifies one particular big bakery, whereas omitting a would generally change the sentence's flow and potentially the meaning. The definite article a pinpoints a specific bakery rather than referring to bakeries in general.