oferta dos por uno
/ofeɾta dos poɾ uno/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'two for one deal' is translated into Spanish as oferta dos por uno.
This phrase describes a special offer where a customer receives two items for the price of one. In many contexts, such as store signs, the word oferta is often omitted and people simply say dos por uno to refer to the deal. You can also use the word promoción instead of oferta to describe the same type of deal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase oferta dos por uno literally means 'offer two for one'. It is composed of oferta (offer), dos (two), por (for) and uno (one).
Which one should you use?
You may see the abbreviated 2×1 used in informal settings. In Spain, Oferta de dos por uno is used for formal situations, whereas 2×1 is used informally. In Argentina, locals might use the specific term 2 al precio de 1.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you will commonly see the expressions Oferta 2×1 and Dos por uno. In Argentina, the phrase Promo dos por uno is frequently used and locals may also use the term 2 al precio de 1. In Spain, the informal 2×1 is common.
How do you pronounce it?
/ofeɾta dos poɾ uno/
Did you know?
- The word oferta did not come directly from Latin but was borrowed into Spanish via Catalan or other Gallo-Romance languages.
Examples in context
- Vamos al cine, tienen una promoción de 2×1Let's go to the movies, they have a 2×1 deal
- Lleva dos por el precio de unoTake two for the price of one
- Compra una hamburguesa y obtén otra gratisBuy one burger and get another one free
- ¡Vamos al supermercado, tienen promoción de 2×1 en frutas!Let's go to the supermarket, they have a 2×1 deal on fruits!
- Hay una oferta dos por uno en las camisetas.There is a two for one deal on t-shirts.
- Aprovecha la oferta dos por uno de hoy.Take advantage of today's two for one deal.
- Busco una oferta dos por uno en entradas de cine.I am looking for a two for one deal on movie tickets.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are walking through a shopping mall.
- Sofía¡Mira, Mateo! Hay una oferta dos por uno en este café.Look, Mateo! There is a two for one deal at this cafe.
- Mateo¡Qué buena idea! Vamos a comprar uno para cada uno.What a great idea! Let's buy one for each of us.
- Sofía¿Quieres un café con leche o negro?Do you want a latte or a black coffee?
- MateoPrefiero un café solo, gracias.I prefer a black coffee, thanks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dos, oferta, por, uno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
