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How to Say "sales" in Spanish

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ofertas

/oh-FEHR-tahs//oˈfeɾtas/

nounA1general
Use 'ofertas' when talking about reduced prices or special deals in a store, like a sale event.
A colorful storefront window with several bright red price tags hanging over various products.

Examples

Las rebajas de verano ya empezaron, ¡hay muchas ofertas!

The summer sales have already started, there are many offers!

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.

venta

BEHN-tah/ˈben.ta/

nounB1business
Use 'venta' when referring to the act of selling, the total revenue from sales, or the sales department of a business.
A massive, overflowing wooden chest filled to the brim with stacks of gold coins and colorful paper currency, symbolizing total revenue or high sales.

Examples

El informe muestra un aumento en la venta de coches eléctricos.

The report shows an increase in the sale of electric cars.

Las ventas de la compañía aumentaron un 15% el mes pasado.

The company's sales increased by 15% last month.

Mi primo trabaja en el departamento de ventas.

My cousin works in the sales department.

Tenemos que analizar el informe de ventas trimestrales.

We have to analyze the quarterly sales report.

The Plural Form

When referring to the total business performance or the department, 'venta' is almost always used in the plural: 'las ventas'.

Ofertas vs. Venta

Learners often confuse 'ofertas' (deals/reduced prices) with 'venta' (revenue/act of selling). Remember that 'ofertas' are about lower prices for customers, while 'venta' relates to the business's income or the transaction itself.

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