descuento, por favor
/desˈkwento poɾ faˈboɾ/word by word
The phrase "discount, please" in Spanish is descuento, por favor.
This phrase is used as a request to a seller to lower the price of an item. While descuento, por favor is grammatically correct, it can sound very blunt or demanding in a retail setting. Using a full sentence is more polite.
What does it mean word for word?
The word descuento is a noun meaning "discount".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, the colloquial phrase ¿Me das un descuentito? means "Can you give me a little discount?" In Spain, the phrase ¿Me haces una rebajita? means "Could you give me a little discount?"
How do you pronounce it?
/desˈkwento poɾ faˈboɾ/
Did you know?
- While 'discount' is a standard term, in many street markets you might hear people use the word regatear, which refers to the entire cultural act of haggling.
- In some traditional markets, bargaining is an expected social ritual, and asking for a descuentito is seen as a way of engaging with the vendor rather than just saving money.
- The word descuento comes from the verb descontar, which literally means 'to count out' or 'to take out of the count'.
Examples in context
- ¿Me puede hacer un descuento, por favor?Can you give me a discount, please?
- Un descuento, por favor.A discount, please.
Example conversation
Javier is buying a handmade vase from Maria at a market.
- Javier¿Cuál es el precio de este florero?What is the price of this vase?
- MaríaCuesta veinte euros, Javier.It costs twenty euros, Javier.
- JavierEs un poco caro. Descuento, por favor.It's a bit expensive. Discount, please.
- MaríaEstá bien, te lo dejo en quince.Alright, I'll let you have it for fifteen.
