número de SKU
/numeɾo de sku/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sku number" is translated into Spanish as número de SKU.
A número de SKU is a unique alphanumeric code used by retailers to identify and track a specific product in their inventory. In professional inventory management contexts, you may also use código SKU interchangeably with número de SKU.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term referencia de stock is commonly used to refer to an SKU number. In Mexico, you will often see número de inventario used to express the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change número to números while the acronym SKU remains unchanged, resulting in números de SKU.
How do you pronounce it?
/numeɾo de sku/
Did you know?
- The word número shares its distant ancestry with the English word 'name', both originating from the Proto-Indo-European root *nem, meaning 'to assign or allot'.
- While número de SKU is the technical translation, a warehouse worker in many Latin American countries might refer to the code as a clave, which literally means 'key'.
- In Spain, using the English acronym SKU in a professional setting can be perceived as an unnecessary 'anglicismo', or an English loanword used when a perfectly good Spanish word exists.
Examples in context
- Por favor, necesito el número de referencia del producto.Please, I need the product's reference number.
- ¿Me puedes dar el código de producto, por favor?Can you give me the product code, please?
- Necesito el número de SKU para el inventario.I need the SKU number for the inventory.
- El número de SKU aparece en la etiqueta.The SKU number appears on the label.
- ¿Puedes verificar el número de SKU de este producto?Can you verify the SKU number of this product?
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are working in a retail warehouse.
- DanielElena, ¿tienes el número de SKU de esta caja?Elena, do you have the SKU number for this box?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, lo estoy buscando ahora mismo.Yes, Daniel, I am looking for it right now.
- DanielEs importante que el número de SKU sea correcto.It is important that the SKU number is correct.
- ElenaLo sé, lo revisaré con cuidado.I know, I will check it carefully.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, número, CC BY-SA 4.0.
