Black Friday
/ˌblaɡ ˈfɾaidei/
In Spanish, the English phrase Black Friday is used to refer to the sales period involving heavy price reductions.
The English name is used directly in Spanish without translation to describe this shopping event.
Meaning: sales period involving heavy price reductions (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term Buen Fin is used to refer to the Black Friday shopping period.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌblaɡ ˈfɾaidei/
Did you know?
- In some regions, if you say Viernes Negro without context, people might think you are referring to a day of mourning or a tragic event rather than a sale.
- In some Latin American markets, Black Friday is viewed as a corporate import from the US, leading some local activists to promote Consumo Responsable or 'responsible consumption' as an alternative to the frenzy.
- While many people use the English name, some Spanish-speaking businesses attempt to translate it as Viernes Negro, though this can sometimes carry a confusing connotation of a 'bad day' or a 'dark day' in certain contexts.
Examples in context
- Oye, ¿vas a aprovechar el Black Friday para comprar esa televisión que tanto quieres?Hey, are you going to take advantage of Black Friday to buy that TV you've been wanting so much?
- Las rebajas de Black Friday son increíbles.The Black Friday sales are incredible.
- No te pierdas las ofertas de Black Friday.Don't miss the Black Friday deals.
Example conversation
A couple is discussing their shopping plans at home.
- JavierElena, ¿qué quieres comprar este año?Elena, what do you want to buy this year?
- ElenaQuiero aprovechar los descuentos de Black Friday.I want to take advantage of the Black Friday discounts.
- JavierYo también estoy esperando el Black Friday.I am also waiting for Black Friday.
- ElenaPodemos ir juntos a la tienda.We can go to the store together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Black Friday, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
