oferta de última hora
/ofeɾta de ultima oɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "last minute deal" is translated into Spanish as oferta de última hora.
The phrase oferta de última hora is commonly used in travel, retail and hospitality contexts to describe discounts offered shortly before a deadline or event.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase oferta de última hora translates literally as "offer of last hour".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change oferta to ofertas while keeping de última hora unchanged, resulting in ofertas de última hora.
How do you pronounce it?
/ofeɾta de ultima oɾa/
Did you know?
- While hora means 'hour', the phrase de última hora is often used in journalism to label 'breaking news' rather than a commercial discount.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a 'last minute deal' on a hotel room is often called a ganga, which literally means 'a bargain'.
- The word oferta was not inherited directly from Latin but was borrowed into Spanish from Catalan or another Gallo-Romance language.
Examples in context
- Quisiera más información sobre alguna oferta de última hora.I would like more information about any last minute deals.
- ¿Existen descuentos de última hora disponibles para este viaje de negocios?Are there any last minute discounts available for this business trip?
- ¡Mira qué chollo de última hora encontré para nuestras vacaciones!Look at the last minute deal I found for our vacation!
- ¡Aprovecha este gangazo de último minuto para comprar esos boletos para el concierto!Take advantage of this last minute bargain to buy those tickets for the concert!
- He conseguido una oferta de última hora para el hotel.I got a last minute deal for the hotel.
- Busco una oferta de última hora para viajar.I am looking for a last minute deal to travel.
- Esa oferta de última hora es muy buena.That last minute deal is very good.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing their travel plans.
- Alejandro¿Quieres viajar este fin de semana?Do you want to travel this weekend?
- ElenaSí, si encontramos una oferta de última hora.Yes, if we find a last minute deal.
- AlejandroMira, encontré una oferta de última hora para un vuelo.Look, I found a last minute deal for a flight.
- Elena¡Es perfecta, vamos a reservarla!It is perfect, let's book it!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hora, oferta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
