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descuento

des-KUEN-tohdesˈkwento

“descuento” means “discount” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

discount, sale

Also: deal, mark-down
NounmA1
Mexico
A bright red apple resting on a small green pedestal, next to a large yellow downward-pointing arrow, symbolizing a price discount.

📝 In Action

¿Hay algún descuento si pago en efectivo?

A1

Is there a discount if I pay in cash?

Conseguimos un descuento del 20% en todos los zapatos.

A2

We got a 20% discount on all the shoes.

¡Qué buen descuento! Voy a comprar dos.

A1

What a great deal! I'm going to buy two.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer un descuento – to give a discount
  • descuento especial – special discount
  • descuento por volumen – bulk discount

deduction

Also: cash advance
NounmB2formal
A mechanical claw is lifting a small group of gold coins away from a larger stack of coins on a wooden table, symbolizing a deduction from a total amount.

📝 In Action

Después del descuento de impuestos, su sueldo neto fue depositado.

B2

After the tax deduction, his net salary was deposited.

El banco aplica un descuento a la factura antes de pagarla.

C1

The bank applies a deduction to the invoice before paying it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • descuento en nómina – payroll deduction

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "descuento" in Spanish:

cash advance→deal→deduction→discount→mark-down→sale→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: descuento

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'descuento' in the context of shopping?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
descontar(to discount, to deduct) — Verb
descontado(discounted, taken for granted) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the verb 'descontar' (to deduct). This verb combines the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'undoing' or 'taking away') and 'contar' (to count or calculate). It literally means 'to take away from the total count.'

First recorded: Late Middle Ages, derived from Latin roots.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: descontoItalian: sconto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'descuento' a noun or a verb?

It is most commonly used as a masculine noun meaning 'discount' or 'deduction.' However, it is also the 'yo' form of the verb 'descontar' (I deduct/discount), so context is key. If you see 'el descuento' or 'un descuento,' it is the noun.

How do I say 'big discount'?

You can say 'un gran descuento' or, more commonly, 'un descuento grande' or 'un descuento considerable' (a considerable discount).