oferta especial
/ofeɾta espeθjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "special offer" is oferta especial in Spanish.
Oferta especial is used to describe a special offer. In commercial contexts, you can use oferta to mean an "offer" or "sale," specifically denoting a discount or a promotional deal.
Which one should you use?
While oferta refers generally to an offer or sale, it is used in a commercial context to denote a discount or a promotional deal.
How do you pronounce it?
/ofeɾta espeθjal/
Did you know?
- In a religious context, oferta does not mean a commercial discount but refers to an 'offering' or donation made during a mass.
- While oferta means 'offer', it is also the word used in economics to describe 'supply' in the phrase oferta y demanda.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'special offer' like oferta especial is often advertised as ganga, which literally means 'bargain'.
Examples in context
- La tienda tiene una oferta especial esta semana.The store has a special offer this week.
- ¡Aprovecha esta oferta especial!Take advantage of this special offer!
- Tenemos una oferta especial para ti.We have a special offer for you.
- Busco una oferta especial en este hotel.I am looking for a special offer at this hotel.
- Esa oferta especial termina mañana.That special offer ends tomorrow.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are looking at a travel website.
- Lucía¡Mira esta oferta especial, Javier!Look at this special offer, Javier!
- JavierEs muy buena, Lucía.It is very good, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Incluye el desayuno?Does it include breakfast?
- JavierSí, lo incluye todo.Yes, it includes everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
