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How to Say "deal" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “deal” is “acuerdo” — use 'acuerdo' for a formal or informal agreement, pact, or settlement reached after negotiation..

acuerdo🔊A2

Use 'acuerdo' for a formal or informal agreement, pact, or settlement reached after negotiation.

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trato🔊A2

Use 'trato' to refer to a specific agreement or pact, often implying a mutual understanding or promise between individuals.

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negocio🔊B1

Use 'negocio' when referring to a specific business transaction, a deal that involves commerce or profit.

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oferta🔊A2

Use 'oferta' specifically for a commercial bargain or a sale price, meaning something is being offered at a reduced cost.

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vale🔊A1

Use 'vale' as an informal interjection to confirm understanding or agreement when making simple plans, similar to 'okay' or 'alright'.

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dale🔊B1

Use 'dale' as an informal interjection to signal agreement or to finalize a plan, often used with a sense of encouragement or affirmation.

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venta🔊A1

Use 'venta' to refer to the act or result of selling something; the completed transaction from the seller's perspective.

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paquete🔊B1

Use 'paquete' when 'deal' refers to a package, especially a travel or service package that bundles multiple items or services together.

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descuento🔊A1

Use 'descuento' when 'deal' specifically means a reduction in price or a discount offered on a product or service.

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English → Spanish

acuerdo

/ah-KWEHR-doh//aˈkweɾ.ðo/

nounA2
Use 'acuerdo' for a formal or informal agreement, pact, or settlement reached after negotiation.
Two people shaking hands over a desk with a signed paper, symbolizing a friendly deal or agreement.

Examples

Finalmente, llegaron a un acuerdo.

Finally, they reached an agreement.

Estoy de acuerdo contigo.

I agree with you.

El acuerdo de paz fue firmado ayer.

The peace accord was signed yesterday.

The Super-Phrase: 'De acuerdo'

Think of 'de acuerdo' as a single block that means 'okay' or 'in agreement'. You use it with the verb 'estar', not 'ser'. For example, 'Estamos de acuerdo' (We agree).

'un acuerdo' vs. 'de acuerdo'

Mistake: “Using them interchangeably. For example, saying 'Soy un acuerdo' to mean 'I agree'.”

Correction: Use 'un acuerdo' when talking about the agreement itself (a thing): 'Tenemos un acuerdo' (We have a deal). Use 'de acuerdo' to say you agree: 'Estoy de acuerdo' (I agree).

trato

/TRAH-toh//ˈtɾa.to/

nounA2
Use 'trato' to refer to a specific agreement or pact, often implying a mutual understanding or promise between individuals.
Two figures shaking hands firmly over a small table, symbolizing a sealed agreement or deal.

Examples

Tenemos un trato. No le diré a nadie.

We have a deal. I won't tell anyone.

Cerraron el trato con un apretón de manos.

They sealed the deal with a handshake.

Parte del trato es que tú laves los platos.

Part of the agreement is that you wash the dishes.

negocio

/neh-GO-syo//neˈɣo.sjo/

nounB1
Use 'negocio' when referring to a specific business transaction, a deal that involves commerce or profit.
Two business figures shaking hands firmly across a simple table, symbolizing the closing of a deal or transaction.

Examples

Hicimos un buen negocio al comprar esta casa.

We made a good deal buying this house.

El negocio se cerró con un apretón de manos.

The deal was closed with a handshake.

Vender el coche por ese precio fue un mal negocio.

Selling the car for that price was a bad deal.

oferta

oh-FEHR-tah/oˈfeɾta/

nounA2
Use 'oferta' specifically for a commercial bargain or a sale price, meaning something is being offered at a reduced cost.
A red shopping bag with handles is placed next to a large, prominent, stylized white arrow pointing down, symbolizing a discounted price or sale.

Examples

¡Mira! Los zapatos están de oferta esta semana.

Look! The shoes are on sale this week.

Aprovecha la oferta de dos por uno en las camisetas.

Take advantage of the two-for-one deal on the shirts.

Compré el televisor porque estaba a mitad de precio, era una gran oferta.

I bought the television because it was half price; it was a great deal.

How to talk about sales

Use the structure 'estar de oferta' to say that an item is currently discounted. ('El pan está de oferta hoy.')

Confusing Offer and Sale

Mistake: “Quiero una oferta.”

Correction: Quiero un descuento. (If you are asking a salesperson for a better price, 'descuento' (discount) is often more direct than 'oferta' (a specific advertised sale).)

vale

/BAH-leh//ˈbale/

interjectionA1informal
Use 'vale' as an informal interjection to confirm understanding or agreement when making simple plans, similar to 'okay' or 'alright'.
Two smiling friends agreeing, with one giving a thumbs-up.

Examples

¿Vamos al cine esta noche? — ¡Vale!

Are we going to the movies tonight? — Okay!

Recuerda cerrar la puerta con llave. — Vale, no te preocupes.

Remember to lock the door. — Alright, don't worry.

Necesito que me ayudes con esto. — Vale, ¿qué hago?

I need you to help me with this. — Got it, what do I do?

Overusing it Outside of Spain

Mistake: “Using 'vale' constantly in Latin American countries.”

Correction: While understood, it's not as common in Latin America. Try using 'okey', 'está bien', or 'dale' to sound more natural there.

dale

/DAH-leh//ˈda.le/

interjectionB1informal
Use 'dale' as an informal interjection to signal agreement or to finalize a plan, often used with a sense of encouragement or affirmation.
Two friendly cartoon characters smiling and shaking hands to finalize an agreement or plan.

Examples

Nos vemos a las ocho en el café. —¿Dale?

Let's meet at eight at the café. — Okay?

¿Quieres ir al cine esta noche? —Dale, vamos.

Do you want to go to the movies tonight? —Sounds good, let's go.

venta

BEHN-tah/ˈben.ta/

nounA1
Use 'venta' to refer to the act or result of selling something; the completed transaction from the seller's perspective.
Two hands exchanging items: one hand is giving a gold coin while the other hand is accepting a small, wrapped package, symbolizing a single transaction.

Examples

La venta de mi coche fue muy rápida.

The sale of my car was very quick.

Necesitamos aumentar la venta de productos orgánicos.

We need to increase the selling of organic products.

Esta tienda está prohibida la venta de alcohol a menores.

This store prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.

Gender Reminder

Even though 'venta' ends in 'a', which often signals feminine, remember that it MUST always be used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'una venta', 'la venta').

Confusing 'Venta' and 'Tienda'

Mistake: “Voy a la venta para comprar pan. (I am going to the sale to buy bread.)”

Correction: Voy a la tienda para comprar pan. ('Venta' is the act of selling; 'tienda' is the place.)

paquete

pah-KEH-teh/paˈkete/

nounB1
Use 'paquete' when 'deal' refers to a package, especially a travel or service package that bundles multiple items or services together.
A commercial bundle featuring three distinct items—a toothbrush, a tube of toothpaste, and a bottle of mouthwash—tied together with a bright blue ribbon.

Examples

Compramos un paquete turístico de siete días a la playa.

We bought a seven-day travel package to the beach.

La empresa ofrece un paquete de servicios básicos muy económico.

The company offers a very economical basic services bundle.

Context Clues

If you hear 'paquete' used with words like 'turístico' (tourist) or 'datos' (data), it almost certainly means a commercial deal or bundle, not a physical box.

descuento

/des-KUEN-toh//desˈkwento/

nounA1
Use 'descuento' when 'deal' specifically means a reduction in price or a discount offered on a product or service.
A bright red apple resting on a small green pedestal, next to a large yellow downward-pointing arrow, symbolizing a price discount.

Examples

¿Hay algún descuento si pago en efectivo?

Is there a discount if I pay in cash?

Conseguimos un descuento del 20% en todos los zapatos.

We got a 20% discount on all the shoes.

¡Qué buen descuento! Voy a comprar dos.

What a great deal! I'm going to buy two.

Masculine Noun Rule

Since 'descuento' ends in 'o', it is a masculine word. Always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it: 'el descuento'.

Using 'Descontar' as a Noun

Mistake: “Saying 'Necesito un descontar' (I need a to discount).”

Correction: The noun form is 'descuento' (discount). The verb is 'descontar' (to deduct/discount). Use 'Necesito un descuento'.

Agreement vs. Transaction

Learners often confuse 'acuerdo', 'trato', and 'negocio'. Remember that 'acuerdo' and 'trato' refer to the agreement itself, while 'negocio' emphasizes the commercial aspect or transaction involved.

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