Instead of paying, they agreed to barter.
In loc sa plateasca, au convenit sa faca schimb.
The two farmers agreed to barter their surplus crops instead of selling them.
Cei doi fermieri au convenit sa faca schimb de recolte surplus in loc sa le vanda.
In ancient times, people would barter goods rather than use money.
In vremurile antice, oamenii faceau schimb de bunuri in loc sa foloseasca bani.