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How to Say "special offer" in Spanish

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oferta

oh-FEHR-tah/oˈfeɾta/

nounA2store promotion
Use 'oferta' when referring to a general sale or discount on a product or service, often seen in stores.
A red shopping bag with handles is placed next to a large, prominent, stylized white arrow pointing down, symbolizing a discounted price or sale.

Examples

¡Mira! Los zapatos están de oferta esta semana.

Look! The shoes are on sale this week.

Aprovecha la oferta de dos por uno en las camisetas.

Take advantage of the two-for-one deal on the shirts.

Compré el televisor porque estaba a mitad de precio, era una gran oferta.

I bought the television because it was half price; it was a great deal.

How to talk about sales

Use the structure 'estar de oferta' to say that an item is currently discounted. ('El pan está de oferta hoy.')

Confusing Offer and Sale

Mistake: “Quiero una oferta.”

Correction: Quiero un descuento. (If you are asking a salesperson for a better price, 'descuento' (discount) is often more direct than 'oferta' (a specific advertised sale).)

promoción

nounA2sales and marketing
Use 'promoción' when talking about a specific marketing campaign or deal, such as 'buy one, get one free' or a limited-time bundle.

Examples

Aproveché la promoción de dos por uno en el supermercado.

I took advantage of the two-for-one special offer at the supermarket.

Oferta vs. Promoción

Learners often confuse 'oferta' and 'promoción' because both can mean 'special offer'. Remember that 'oferta' is typically a general sale price, while 'promoción' usually refers to a more specific marketing tactic like a BOGO deal or a package.

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