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How to Say "liquidation sale" in Spanish

The Spanish word forliquidation saleis liquidaciónA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
closing down a business
A colorful clothing rack with a bright red discount tag hanging from it in a shop.

Examples

Hay una gran liquidación en la tienda de zapatos.

There is a big clearance sale at the shoe store.

Compré este abrigo en la liquidación por cierre.

I bought this coat at the closing-down sale.

¡Aprovecha los precios de liquidación antes de que se agoten!

Take advantage of the clearance prices before they run out!

Always Feminine

This word is feminine, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it (la liquidación).

The 'on' preposition

When saying something is 'on sale' in this context, use 'en liquidación'.

Sale vs. Clearance

Mistake:Using 'liquidación' for a normal 10% discount.

Correction: Use 'rebajas' for general sales and 'liquidación' for drastic price cuts when they want to empty the store.

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