Inklingo

cupón

koo-POHN/kuˈpon/

cupón means coupon in Spanish (a piece of paper or code for a discount).

coupon

Also: voucher, lottery ticket
NounmA2
Spain
A colorful rectangular paper ticket with a dotted line and a pair of scissors cutting along it.

📝 In Action

Tengo un cupón de descuento para el supermercado.

A1

I have a discount coupon for the supermarket.

Introduce el código del cupón al finalizar tu compra.

A2

Enter the coupon code at the end of your purchase.

¿Me puede vender un cupón para el sorteo de hoy?

B1

Can you sell me a ticket for today's lottery draw?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • canjear un cupónto redeem a coupon
  • cupón de descuentodiscount coupon
  • cupón promocionalpromotional coupon

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cupón

Question 1 of 3

What is the correct way to say 'the coupons' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
cuponazo(a big lottery prize)Noun
cuponista(coupon collector)Noun
recortar(to cut out)Verb
🎵 Rhymes
avióncanciónlimón
📚 Etymology

From the French word 'coupon,' which comes from 'couper' (to cut). It originally described a part of a document meant to be cut off and kept or exchanged.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: couponFrench: couponItalian: coupon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'cupón' always need an accent mark?

Only when it is singular! In 'cupón,' the stress is on the last syllable. When we make it plural ('cupones'), the stress naturally stays on that same syllable, so the written accent is no longer needed according to Spanish spelling rules.

Can I use 'cupón' for a digital discount code?

Yes! Even though the word comes from 'cutting' paper, it is perfectly fine to use it for 'código de cupón' (coupon code) when shopping online.

Is 'cupón' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it (e.g., 'un cupón barato').