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How to Say "clearance" in Spanish

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aprobación

nounB1official
Use 'aprobación' when referring to official permission or authorization, especially from a government or institution.

Examples

La aprobación del proyecto tomó varias semanas.

The clearance of the project took several weeks.

barata

/bah-RAH-tah//baˈɾata/

nounB1informal
Use 'barata' specifically for a sale, particularly an end-of-season or clearance sale where items are heavily discounted.
A large stack of colorful, neatly folded clothes with a big red arrow pointing down beside them, symbolizing a major sale event.

Examples

Encontré grandes ofertas en la barata de invierno.

I found great deals in the winter clearance sale.

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'.

evacuación

nounB1formal
Use 'evacuación' when the meaning of 'clearance' refers to the act of emptying a place, such as a building or area, for safety reasons.

Examples

La evacuación del edificio se realizó sin incidentes.

The clearance of the building was carried out without incident.

Distinguishing Authorization from Sales

Learners often confuse 'aprobación' (authorization) with 'barata' (sale) because both can relate to a process. Remember, 'aprobación' is about receiving official permission, while 'barata' is about buying discounted goods.

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