How to Say "markdown" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “markdown” is “rebaja” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
He comprado estos zapatos con una rebaja del treinta por ciento.
I bought these shoes with a thirty percent discount.
Las rebajas de enero son las mejores para comprar abrigos.
The January sales are the best for buying coats.
El cliente siempre pide una rebaja antes de pagar.
The customer always asks for a discount before paying.
Singular vs. Plural
Use the singular 'rebaja' for a specific discount on one item, but use the plural 'rebajas' when talking about the big shopping events (like Black Friday or Summer sales).
Using it with Verbs
To say 'to give a discount,' use the verb 'hacer' (to make/do). For example: 'Me hicieron una rebaja' means 'They gave me a discount.'
Rebaja vs. Barato
Mistake: “La camisa es una rebaja.”
Correction: La camisa está rebajada o es barata.
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