sconto
/ˈskon.to/masculine
The English phrase "discount" is translated into Italian as sconto.
sconto is a masculine noun meaning a reduction in price. While sconto is the common term, the more formal way to express the concept of a price reduction is riduzione di prezzo. Additionally, when referring to seasonal sales or specific discounted periods, the term saldi is used.
Meaning: reduction in price (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of sconto is sconti. When asking for a discount, it is typical to use the indefinite article uno before the word, forming the phrase uno sconto. Related to this, the past participle of the verb scontare, which is scontato, can be used as an adjective to mean "discounted", such as in un prezzo scontato.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈskon.to/. The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word scontato is used as a slang term to describe a movie plot or a joke that is predictable or cliché.
- The verb scontare can also mean 'to serve' a prison sentence or 'to pay' for someone else's mistake.
- In some traditional Italian markets, asking for uno sconto is seen as a social negotiation ritual rather than a simple transaction.
Examples in context
- Tom chiese uno sconto.Tom asked for a discount.This sentence shows how to use sconto when saying someone asked for a discount.Tatoeba #1686239 by Guybrush88, translation #1095898 by CK
- Mi faresti uno sconto?Would you give me a discount?This sentence shows how to use sconto when asking someone for a discount.Tatoeba #6150474 by Passion4english, translation #267719 by CK
- Mi può fare uno sconto?Could you give me a discount?This sentence shows how to use sconto when asking if a discount is possible.Tatoeba #1543486 by Guybrush88, translation #276951 by CK
- Mi può fare uno sconto su questo vestito?Can you give me a discount on this dress?
- Qual è il prezzo con lo sconto?What is the price with the discount?
- Abbiamo deciso di offrire una riduzione di prezzo del 20%.We have decided to offer a 20% price reduction.
- Lei può godere di una riduzione di prezzo speciale per i clienti fedeli.You can enjoy a special price reduction for loyal customers.
- Guarda! C'è uno scontino del 10% su questo gelato.Look! There's a little 10% discount on this gelato.
- Vado a fare shopping durante i saldi estivi.I'm going shopping during the summer sales.
- I saldi iniziano domani. Non vedo l'ora!The sales start tomorrow. I can't wait!
- Scusi, è possibile avere uno sconticino su questo orologio?Excuse me, is it possible to have a little discount on this watch?
- Va bene, accetto lo sconto. Grazie comunque.Okay, I accept the discount. Thanks anyway.
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Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are shopping for clothes in a boutique.
- MartinaFrancesco, questo vestito ha uno sconto?Francesco, does this dress have a discount?
- FrancescoNon credo, Martina, guarda il cartellino.I don't think so, Martina, look at the tag.
- MartinaChiedo al commesso se c'è uno sconto.I'll ask the clerk if there is a discount.
- FrancescoOttima idea, prova a chiedere.Great idea, try asking.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “discount” translations and entries sconto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
