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promoción

pro-mo-SYON/pɾomoˈθjon/

special offer

Also: sale, promotion
NounfA2
A bright red price tag with a white star on it, hanging from a gift box.

📝 In Action

Aproveché la promoción de dos por uno en el supermercado.

A2

I took advantage of the two-for-one special offer at the supermarket.

Esta promoción solo es válida hasta el viernes.

A2

This sale is only valid until Friday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • en promoción – on sale / on special
  • promoción de ventas – sales promotion

promotion

Also: advancement
NounfB1
A person in a suit stepping up onto a higher wooden block, looking forward.

📝 In Action

Ella recibió una promoción y ahora es la jefa del departamento.

B1

She received a promotion and is now the head of the department.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • degradación (demotion)

class of

Also: graduating class, cohort
NounfB2
A group of happy graduates in caps and gowns tossing their hats into the air.

📝 In Action

Soy de la promoción de 1995.

B2

I'm from the class of 1995.

La cena de la promoción será el próximo sábado.

B2

The class reunion dinner will be next Saturday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • generación (generation/class)
  • clase (class)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "promoción" in Spanish:

class of→cohort→graduating class→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: promoción

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence refers to a 'sale' or 'discount'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
promover(to promote) — Verb
promocional(promotional) — Adjective
promotor(promoter) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónatenciónacción
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'promotio', which means 'moving forward' or 'advancement'. It combines 'pro' (forward) and 'movere' (to move).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: promotionFrench: promotionItalian: promozione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'promoción' only used for discounts?

No, it is very versatile. It can mean a discount (sale), a job advancement (promotion), or a specific year's group of graduates (class of...).

Can I use 'clase' instead of 'promoción' for my graduating year?

In many countries, 'clase' is understood, but 'promoción' is the more specific and standard way to refer to your graduating cohort in Spanish.