Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
oferta
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈfeɾta/
Meaning
- feminine noungood deal
Example
Esta camisa está en oferta.
This shirt is a good deal.
More examples
Aprovecha la oferta en línea.
Take advantage of the online offer.
Core concept
Shop window displaying a large '50% off' sticker.
Common phrases
estar en oferta
be on sale
oferta en línea
online offer
oferta de temporada
seasonal offer
Similar words
descuento: Fixed percent or amount that reduces the listed price and lowers what the buyer pays.
rebaja: Price reduction that lowers in-store or seasonal prices to sell items cheaper during sales.
promoción: Time-limited marketing offer that adds discounts, bundles, or freebies to stimulate purchases.
liquidación: Deep price cuts to clear out excess stock quickly, selling remaining items at low prices.
Definition in Spanish
Reducción del precio respecto al habitual que se ofrece para atraer compradores durante un periodo determinado.
Word origin
The word comes from medieval Latin offerta (from Latin offerre 'to present') and has come to mean a temporarily reduced price offered to attract buyers.
Usage tips
- Use estar en oferta or poner algo en oferta to say 'to be on sale' or 'to put on sale', and note that hacer una oferta means 'to make an offer' or 'to bid' rather than 'to discount'.
Other meanings
- discountnoun
- salenoun
Related words
- ofertarofferverb
- ofertónhuge bargainnoun