promoción
/pro-mo-SYON/
special offer
A special offer or sale on a product.
promoción(noun)
special offer
?sales and marketing
sale
?discounts
,promotion
?advertising a product
📝 In Action
Aproveché la promoción de dos por uno en el supermercado.
A2I took advantage of the two-for-one special offer at the supermarket.
Esta promoción solo es válida hasta el viernes.
A2This sale is only valid until Friday.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine, so you use 'la' or 'una'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Plural Accent
Mistake: "promociónes"
Correction: promociones
⭐ Usage Tips
In the Wild
When you see a sign that says '¡Gran Promoción!', it usually means there is a big discount or a deal happening.
Advancing to a higher position in a career.
📝 In Action
Ella recibió una promoción y ahora es la jefa del departamento.
B1She received a promotion and is now the head of the department.
⭐ Usage Tips
Ascenso vs. Promoción
While 'promoción' is understood, 'ascenso' is even more common when talking specifically about moving up a rank at work.
A specific year of graduates celebrating their achievement.
promoción(noun)
class of
?a specific year of graduates
graduating class
?school/university
,cohort
?group of people starting together
📝 In Action
Soy de la promoción de 1995.
B2I'm from the class of 1995.
La cena de la promoción será el próximo sábado.
B2The class reunion dinner will be next Saturday.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Your Year
To say 'Class of [Year]', simply use 'promoción de' followed by the number.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: promoción
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence refers to a 'sale' or 'discount'?
📚 More Resources
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.