precios negociables
/pɾeθjos neɡoθjables/from spelling rules
The phrase 'prices negotiable' in Spanish is precios negociables.
This phrase is used in sales to indicate that the seller is willing to discuss and lower the price. It is commonly seen in classified advertisements, real estate listings and second-hand marketplaces.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of precios (prices) and negociables (negotiable).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because precios is plural, the adjective negociables must also be in its plural form to agree in number. If you are referring to a single price rather than multiple prices, use the singular form el precio es negociable. The adjective negociable is used for both masculine and feminine nouns, changing only in number from negociable to negociables.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾeθjos neɡoθjables/
Did you know?
- In a highly informal setting, such as a street stall, a seller might simply say se regatea to signal that prices are negotiable. This comes from the verb regatear, which describes the specific cultural act of haggling.
- In many Spanish-speaking markets, you might hear the phrase precio conversable instead of negociable. While both mean the same thing, conversable implies a friendly, verbal discussion rather than a formal business negotiation.
- The word tratable is a common, informal alternative to negociable in many Latin American markets. While it literally translates to 'treatable', it is used to mean that a price is open to discussion or can be 'managed'.
Examples in context
- Tenemos una amplia gama de productos con precios negociables.We have a wide range of products with negotiable prices.
- El valor final está sujeto a negociación dependiendo de las condiciones del contrato.The final value is subject to negotiation depending on the contract terms.
- Vendo mi bicicleta, precio a tratar.I'm selling my bicycle, price is negotiable.
- Este cuadro es increíble, ¿se puede ajustar el precio?This painting is amazing, can the price be adjusted?
- En este mercado, los precios negociables son comunes.In this market, negotiable prices are common.
- Busco artículos con precios negociables.I am looking for items with negotiable prices.
Example conversation
Elena is selling furniture to Daniel at a garage sale.
- ElenaMira esta mesa, tiene precios negociables.Look at this table, the prices are negotiable.
- DanielMe gusta mucho, pero es un poco cara.I like it a lot, but it is a bit expensive.
- ElenaPodemos hablar del precio si te interesa.We can talk about the price if you are interested.
- DanielPerfecto, ¿cuánto es lo mínimo que aceptas?Perfect, what is the minimum you will accept?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
