programa de referidos
/pɾoɡɾama de ɾefeɾidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "referral program" is translated into Spanish as programa de referidos.
This phrase is used primarily in business, marketing and software contexts to describe customer acquisition strategies where existing customers are rewarded for recommending a product or service to new people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of programa (program), de (of) and referidos (referrals).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, programa de referidos is a common term for a referral program.
How does it change in a sentence?
Although the plural form programa de referidos is the standard way to express this concept, the singular programa de referido is grammatically possible but much less common in a marketing context.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoɡɾama de ɾefeɾidos/
Did you know?
- The word referir has a much broader meaning in Spanish than the English 'to refer', as it is frequently used to mean 'to relate' or 'to tell' a story.
- The word programa comes from the Ancient Greek πρόγραμμα, which originally referred to a public notice or a written announcement posted in a public place.
- In a professional or medical setting, a referido is often understood to be a patient who has been sent to a specialist rather than a marketing lead.
Examples in context
- Te invitamos a unirte a nuestro Programa de Referencia y obtener beneficios exclusivos.We invite you to join our Referral Program and obtain exclusive benefits.
- Nuestro Programa de Recomendación te permite obtener recompensas por cada referencia exitosa.Our Recommendation Program allows you to obtain rewards for each successful referral.
- ¡Únete a nuestro Programa de Amigos y comparte los beneficios con tus seres queridos!Join our Friends Program and share the benefits with your loved ones!
- Nuestro programa de referidos ofrece descuentos mensuales.Our referral program offers monthly discounts.
- ¿Cómo funciona su programa de referidos?How does your referral program work?
- Me uní al programa de referidos de la tienda.I joined the store's referral program.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new way to get discounts at a cafe.
- MaríaJavier, ¿has visto el nuevo programa de referidos?Javier, have you seen the new referral program?
- JavierNo, María, ¿es muy bueno?No, María, is it very good?
- MaríaSí, nos dan café gratis por cada amigo.Yes, they give us free coffee for every friend.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Voy a recomendarlo.That's great! I'm going to recommend it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, programa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
