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How to Say "promotion" in Spanish

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promoción

nounA2general
Use this word when referring to advertising or a special offer, like a discount or a 'buy one, get one free' deal.

Examples

Compré este televisor durante la promoción del Black Friday.

I bought this TV during the Black Friday promotion.

promoción

nounB1general
Use this word when talking about moving up in your career or getting a higher position within a company.

Examples

Ella recibió una promoción y ahora es la jefa del departamento.

She received a promotion and is now the head of the department.

ascenso

/ahs-SEN-so//aˈsenso/

nounB1general
Use this word specifically for the act of moving up in rank or position, particularly in a hierarchical structure like a job.
A person in professional clothes smiling while stepping up onto a small, elevated platform, symbolizing a promotion.

Examples

Después de cinco años, finalmente conseguí el ascenso que merecía.

After five years, I finally got the promotion I deserved.

El ascenso a director implica un gran aumento de sueldo.

The advancement to director involves a big salary increase.

Le dieron el ascenso por su excelente desempeño.

They gave him the promotion for his excellent performance.

Job Promotion vs. Special Offer

The most common confusion is using 'ascenso' for a special offer or sale. Remember that 'ascenso' is almost exclusively for job advancement, while 'promoción' covers both job advancement and sales/advertisements.

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