código de descuento
/kodiɡo de deskwento/from spelling rules
The English phrase "discount code" is translated into Spanish as código de descuento.
código de descuento is used to describe a string of letters or numbers that allows a customer to receive a lower price when making a purchase. You may also use Código Promocional if you want to emphasize that the code is part of a specific promotion.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of código (code) and de descuento (of discount).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase Vale de Descuento is used to refer to a discount code.
Did you know?
- The word código shares its ancestry with the English word 'code', both tracing back to the Latin word for 'trunk' or 'block of wood'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'discount' is not just a price reduction but can be expressed as rebajas, a word that specifically evokes the massive seasonal sales events of winter and summer.
- In many Latin American e-commerce sites, you may see the heading Introduce tu código instead of 'Enter your code'.
Examples in context
- Ahorra dinero con nuestro código de descuentoSave money with our discount code
- Este código de descuento es válido hasta el [date]This discount code is valid until [date]
- ¿Tienes algún código de descuento disponible?Do you have any discount code available?
- ¡Encontré un cupón de descuento para ese producto!I found a discount code for that product!
- Ingresa tu código de descuento en el campo correspondienteEnter your discount code in the corresponding field
- Tengo un código de descuento para esta tienda.I have a discount code for this store.
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir un código de descuento?Where can I get a discount code?
- El código de descuento no funciona en mi carrito.The discount code is not working in my cart.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are shopping online together.
- Elena¿Tienes un código de descuento para este vestido?Do you have a discount code for this dress?
- AlejandroNo, pero puedo buscar uno en internet.No, but I can look for one on the internet.
- Elena¡Mira! Encontré un código de descuento válido.Look! I found a valid discount code.
- AlejandroPerfecto, aplícalo ahora para pagar menos.Perfect, apply it now to pay less.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries código, de, descuento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
