What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun precio (price) and the adjective especial (special).
Which one should you use?
While precio especial is the standard term, you may encounter other variations depending on the context and tone. For instance, Oferta especial and Precio exclusivo serve as more formal alternatives, whereas Chollo and Gangazo are used to describe a bargain or an amazing deal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Chollo is a slang word used specifically in Spain to refer to a fantastic deal or bargain. In many parts of Latin America, the colloquial term Gangazo is used to mean an amazing deal.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending '-s', resulting in precios especiales.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾeθjo espeθjal/
Did you know?
- The word precio is a doublet of the Spanish word prez, which refers to honor or prestige rather than a monetary cost.
- The word precio comes from the Latin pretium, which originally meant both the value of an object and the reward for a virtue.
- Depending on the country, a precio especial might be advertised as a promoción, which focuses on the marketing event rather than just the cost.
Examples in context
- Esta semana tenemos un precio especial para nuestros clientes más leales.This week we have a special price for our most loyal customers.
- No te pierdas nuestra oferta especial: ¡descuento del 50% en todos los productos!Don't miss out on our special offer: 50% off on all products!
- ¡Mira qué bueno, el celular que quería tiene un precio rebajado!Look how great, the phone I wanted has a reduced price!
- Me encontré con un chollo: una blusa de marca a mitad de precio.I stumbled upon an amazing deal: a brand blouse at half the price.
- ¡Aprovecha este precio especial!Take advantage of this special price!
- Tenemos un precio especial para este modelo.We have a special price for this model.
- Solo hoy, el televisor tiene un precio especial.Only today, the television has a special price.
- Pregunta por el precio especial de la temporada.Ask about the seasonal special price.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are shopping at a clothing store.
- ElenaMe gusta mucho esta chaqueta.I really like this jacket.
- JavierMira, tiene un precio especial ahora.Look, it has a special price now.
- Elena¡Qué bien! ¿Cuánto cuesta entonces?Great! How much does it cost then?
- JavierCuesta veinte euros con el precio especial.It costs twenty euros with the special price.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries especial, precio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
