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How to Say "deals" in Spanish

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ofertas

/oh-FEHR-tahs//oˈfeɾtas/

nounA1general
Use 'ofertas' when referring to special prices, discounts, or sales, especially in a commercial or retail setting.
A colorful storefront window with several bright red price tags hanging over various products.

Examples

Compré este televisor porque estaba de oferta.

I bought this TV because it was on sale.

Hay muchas ofertas en el centro comercial hoy.

There are many sales at the mall today.

He recibido varias ofertas de trabajo.

I have received several job offers.

Aprovecha las ofertas antes de que terminen.

Take advantage of the deals before they end.

Always Feminine

Even when there are many, this word always uses feminine markers: say 'las ofertas' or 'unas ofertas'.

On sale vs. Sale

Mistake: “Using 'en venta' for a discount.”

Correction: Use 'en oferta' for a discounted price; 'en venta' just means the item is available for purchase.

negocios

/ne-GO-syos//neˈɣo.sjos/

nounB1general
Choose 'negocios' when talking about commercial activities, businesses, or specific business transactions.
A colorful illustration of a street row featuring three different small, distinct storefronts, representing multiple commercial enterprises.

Examples

Mi hermano hizo buenos negocios con la venta de su coche.

My brother made good deals when selling his car.

Mis tíos tienen varios negocios en el centro de la ciudad.

My aunt and uncle have several businesses in the city center.

La crisis afectó a los pequeños negocios.

The crisis affected small businesses.

Hemos cerrado dos negocios importantes esta semana.

We have closed two important deals this week.

Singular vs. Plural

Mistake: “Using the English logic: 'He has a lot of business'.”

Correction: In Spanish, if you mean multiple companies or deals, you must use the plural: 'Él tiene muchos negocios'. The singular 'negocio' refers to just one.

tratas

TRAH-tahs/ˈtɾa.tas/

nounC1formal
Use 'tratas' to refer to formal agreements, especially in a more serious or complex commercial context, or unfortunately, in contexts like human trafficking.
A shadowy figure on a dark wooden dock furtively passing a large, heavy, unlabeled sack to a small boat under the moonlight, symbolizing illegal trade or smuggling.

Examples

Los acuerdos para la fusión de ambas empresas se conocen como las tratas finales.

The agreements for the merger of both companies are known as the final deals.

Las tratas de personas son un problema global que debemos combatir.

Human trafficking is a global problem that we must fight.

El gobierno investiga varias tratas ilegales.

The government is investigating various illegal deals/trades.

Always Feminine

The noun 'tratas' is the plural of 'trata,' which is a feminine word. Always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'las tratas serias').

Ofertas vs. Negocios

Learners often confuse 'ofertas' and 'negocios'. Remember that 'ofertas' are typically sales or discounts (like Black Friday deals), while 'negocios' refer to the broader concept of business or specific transactions that are not necessarily discounted.

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