Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| liquidación | /likidaˈθjon/ /likidaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
| rebaja | /reˈbaxa/ | feminine |
When you are talking about the sale of goods at reduced prices, you can use either liquidación or rebaja depending on the context. If you want to describe an item that has been discounted, you can use the adjective rebajado. Common marketing phrases include ¡Precios bajos! (Low prices!), ¡Solo por tiempo limitado! (Only for a limited time!) and ¡Compra dos, lleva uno gratis! (Buy two, get one free!). You might also hear ¡Aprovecha! to mean 'Take advantage!'
Which one should you use?
Use liquidación specifically for a clearance sale or a sale intended to close down a business. Use rebaja when referring to general seasonal sales or simple price reductions on specific items.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Colombia, Costa Rica and Venezuela, the word ganga is used to mean a great deal or bargain. In Spain, the colloquial term chollo is used to express an amazing bargain or an unbeatable deal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form rebajas is very commonly used to refer to general periods of seasonal sales, such as 'las rebajas de verano' (the summer sales).
How do you pronounce it?
/likidaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The word liquidación shares its root with the English word 'liquid', as both stem from the Latin 'liquidare' meaning 'to make liquid' or 'to settle'.
- While English uses 'sale' for both the act of selling and a discount, Spanish uses venta for the general act of selling and rebaja specifically for the price reduction.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a store might advertise remate instead of liquidación to signal a final, aggressive push to empty the stock.
Examples in context
- Las rebajas acaban el lunes.The sale ends on Monday.This sentence uses the plural form rebajas to show when a sale period ends.Tatoeba #5769390 by arh, translation #4498280 by CK
- El nuevo producto está con rebaja.The new product is on sale.This sentence uses the form rebaja to describe an item being on sale.Tatoeba #3113405 by marcelostockle, translation #46089 by sundown
- En aquel comercio hay una liquidación.There is a bargain sale at that store.This sentence uses the form liquidación to describe a bargain sale in a store.Tatoeba #2268679 by cueyayotl, translation #2268678 by _undertoad
- Ven a nuestra tienda y aprovecha nuestras ofertas de verano.Come to our store and take advantage of our summer sales.
- ¡Gran rebaja! Todos los productos con un 50% de descuento.Huge sale! All products are 50% off.
- ¡Últimos días de liquidación! Todo debe ser vendido.Last days of clearance sale! Everything must go.
- ¡Qué rebajón! Estas zapatillas están más baratas de lo normal.What a great deal! These sneakers are cheaper than usual.
- ¡No te pierdas este chollo! Solo por hoy, un 70% de descuento.Don't miss out on this incredible deal! Today only, 70% off.
- ¡Imperdible ofertón! Ahorra hasta un 80% en todos nuestros productos.Unmissable great offer! Save up to 80% on all our products.
- ¡No te pierdas esta ganga! Ropa de marca a precios muy bajos.Don't miss out on this great deal! Designer clothes at very low prices.
- Este fin de semana: gran remate. Descuentos de hasta un 90%.This weekend: huge sale. Discounts up to 90%.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are walking past a clothing store.
- JavierMira, hay una liquidación en esa tienda.Look, there is a clearance sale in that store.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Necesito unos zapatos nuevos.Great! I need some new shoes.
- JavierLa liquidación es de todo el inventario.The sale is for all the inventory.
- LucíaEntonces entremos ahora mismo, Javier.Then let's go in right now, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sale” translations and entries liquidación, rebaja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries liquidación, rebaja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
