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How to Say "clearance" in Spanish

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saldo

SAHL-dohˈsal.do

nounB1general
Use 'saldo' when referring to items being sold at a reduced price to clear out old stock, often during specific sales periods.
A bright red price tag attached to a simple brown cardboard box.

Examples

Compré estos zapatos en los saldos de enero.

I bought these shoes in the January clearance sales.

Es un artículo de saldo, por eso es tan barato.

It's a clearance item, that's why it's so cheap.

Plural Usage

When talking about 'the sales' (the event), we often use the plural 'los saldos'.

barata

bah-RAH-tahbaˈɾata

nounB1general
Use 'barata' specifically for an end-of-season sale or a clearance event where prices are significantly reduced.
A large stack of colorful, neatly folded clothes with a big red arrow pointing down beside them, symbolizing a major sale event.

Examples

Compré estos zapatos de barata.

I bought these shoes on sale/at a bargain.

Vamos a la tienda, creo que hay barata hoy.

Let's go to the store, I think there is a sale today.

Fixed Phrase Usage

When used as a noun meaning 'sale' or 'bargain,' it often appears with the preposition 'de' (de barata) to mean 'on sale' or 'at a bargain price'.

aprobación

nounB1formal
Use 'aprobación' for official authorization or approval, especially from a governmental or institutional body.

Examples

La aprobación de la asignatura requiere una nota de 60 por ciento.

Passing the course requires a grade of 60 percent.

evacuación

nounB1general
Use 'evacuación' when referring to the act of emptying a building or an area, typically for safety reasons.

Examples

La evacuación del edificio fue muy ordenada durante el simulacro de incendio.

The evacuation of the building was very orderly during the fire drill.

Sales vs. Approval vs. Emptying

Learners often confuse 'saldo' and 'barata' with 'aprobación' or 'evacuación'. Remember that 'saldo' and 'barata' refer to reduced prices on goods, while 'aprobación' is about official permission and 'evacuación' is about leaving an area.

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