descuento
/desˈkwento/masculine
The English word 'discount' can be translated into Spanish as descuento. If unsure, use descuento. Wiktionary also lists rebaja.
Meaning: reduction in price (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| descuento | /desˈkwento/ | masculine |
| rebaja | /reˈbaxa/ |
The term refers to a reduction in price. Related to this, the verb descontar means to reduce a price or to deduct an amount from a total, such as a debt, charge or bank account.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun descuento is masculine, so you must use masculine articles and adjectives, such as un descuento or el descuento.
How do you pronounce it?
/desˈkwento/
Did you know?
- The term rebajas is so culturally ingrained in Spain that the government historically regulated the specific dates when these sales could begin.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, regatear is the specific verb for the social custom of negotiating a descuento through bargaining with the seller.
- The verb rebajar can be used metaphorically to describe someone 'lowering' their standards or reputation.
Examples in context
- Tom pidió un descuento.Tom asked for a discount.This sentence shows how to use descuento in a request.Tatoeba #1368458 by marcelostockle, translation #1095898 by CK
- ¿Me puede hacer un descuento?Can you give me a discount?This sentence shows a polite way to ask for descuento.Tatoeba #1401099 by marcelostockle, translation #31283 by CK
- ¿Podrías hacerme un descuento?Could you give me a discount?Tatoeba #1332423 by Shishir, translation #276951 by CK
- Por favor, aplique el descuento correspondiente a mi compraPlease apply the appropriate discount to my purchase
- Estoy interesado en comprar este artículo, ¿tiene alguna rebaja disponible?I'm interested in purchasing this item, do you have any discounts available?
- Oye, ¿tienes algún descuentito para mí?Hey, do you have any discounts for me?
- ¿Viste las ofertas del supermercado? ¡Hay descuentos increíbles!Did you see the supermarket offers? There are incredible discounts!
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are shopping for clothes in a boutique.
- Alejandro¿Hay algún descuento hoy, Elena?Is there any discount today, Elena?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro, este vestido tiene un descuento.Yes, Alejandro, this dress has a discount.
- AlejandroEs un descuento muy grande.It is a very big discount.
- ElenaEs verdad, es una gran oferta.It is true, it is a great offer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “discount” translations and entries descuento, rebaja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
