Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
promoción
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾomoˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounsale
Example
En la tienda hay una promoción con precios reducidos.
There is a sale at the store with reduced prices.
More examples
¿Has visto la promoción del mes en esa tienda?
Have you seen the sale of the month at that store?
Core concept
Shelves of products tagged with bright discount stickers and a 'Promoción' banner.
Common phrases
promoción especial
special sale
promoción del mes
sale of the month
promoción 2x1
two-for-one offer
Similar words
oferta: Limited-time offer selling selected products at a special reduced price.
descuento: Reduction from the listed price shown as a fixed amount or percentage.
rebaja: Price cut applied during a sale event, often marked on items in store.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o campaña de venta por tiempo limitado que ofrece precios reducidos o beneficios especiales para aumentar las compras.
Word origin
The Spanish noun comes from Latin promotio and promovere (pro 'forward' + movere 'move') and in commerce denotes actions that promote sales through temporary price cuts or special benefits.
Usage tips
- Shop staff commonly state which products are eligible and the offer's end date, so everyday mentions of promoción often include conditions or time limits.
Other meanings
- promotionnoun
- advancementnoun
Opposites
- precio habitualusual pricenoun
- precio completolist pricenoun
Related words
- promocionarpromoteverb
- promocionalpromotionaladjective