El descuento
Example: El descuento en la tienda es del veinte por ciento hoy.
Definition
"El descuento" refers to a reduction in the price of goods or services, often expressed as a percentage. It represents the amount deducted from the original price, making items more affordable, such as in the phrase: 'El descuento en la tienda es del veinte por ciento hoy.'
Etymology
The word "el descuento" comes from the Spanish verb 'descontar,' meaning to subtract or deduct. It derives from the Latin 'discomputare,' which means to calculate or count down. Did you know? The concept of discounting prices traces back to ancient trade practices where merchants would reduce prices to encourage sales.
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"El descuento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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