Spanish Conversation · Level 133
44 words
Spanish word
rebaja
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈβaxa/
Meaning
- feminine noundiscount
Example
¿Hay rebaja en este producto?
Is there a discount on this product?
More examples
Aprovecha la rebaja por tiempo limitado.
Take advantage of the limited-time discount.
Core concept
Numeric subtraction shown next to a product price (original minus amount).
Common phrases
rebaja de temporada
seasonal discount
rebaja por tiempo limitado
limited-time discount
hacer una rebaja
give a discount
Similar words
descuento: Fixed amount or percentage subtracted directly from the original price.
oferta: Sale offering where an item is sold at a special, usually time-limited, price.
promoción: Temporary marketing activity to boost sales, such as campaigns or short-term deals.
liquidación: Deep clearance sale with steep price cuts to clear out remaining inventory.
Definition in Spanish
Cantidad que se resta al precio original para vender un producto a menor precio, normalmente aplicada por tiempo limitado.
Word origin
Noun formed from rebajar (re- 'again/back' + bajar 'to lower'), literally 'a lowering' used for the sum taken off a price.
Usage tips
- Unlike English rebate, which often means a post-purchase refund, rebaja usually indicates an immediate reduction shown in the price or at checkout.