How to Say "mark-down" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mark-down” is “descuento” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
reduced price
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'.
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