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How to Say "coupon" in Spanish

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vale

/BAH-leh//ˈbale/

nounB1general
Use 'vale' when referring to a coupon specifically for a product, often a discount for a store or item.
A person's hands holding a paper gift voucher for a coffee shop.

Examples

Tengo un vale de descuento del 20% para esta tienda.

I have a 20% discount voucher for this store.

Me pagó con un vale de comida para el restaurante de la empresa.

He paid me with a meal voucher for the company restaurant.

No tengo dinero ahora, ¿te puedo firmar un vale?

I don't have money right now, can I sign an IOU for you?

It's a Masculine Noun

Even though it ends in '-e', 'vale' is a masculine noun. So, you always say 'un vale' or 'el vale', not 'una vale'.

cheque

/CHEH-keh//'tʃe.ke/

nounB1general
Use 'cheque' for coupons that function like gift certificates or vouchers for services, like food or experiences.
An illustration of a small, brightly colored rectangular paper voucher or discount coupon being held up by two fingers.

Examples

Ganamos un cheque regalo de cincuenta euros para la librería.

We won a fifty-euro gift certificate for the bookstore.

La empresa nos da cheques de comida para el almuerzo.

The company gives us meal vouchers for lunch.

Common Compounds

This meaning almost always appears with another word describing its purpose, like 'regalo' (gift) or 'comida' (food).

Vale vs. Cheque for Coupons

The most common mistake is using 'cheque' for product discounts when 'vale' is more appropriate. Remember, 'vale' is typically for specific products or store-wide discounts, while 'cheque' is often for broader services or gift certificates.

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