El descuento
Example: El descuento en el restaurante hizo la cena más barata.
Definition
"El descuento" refers to a reduction in the price of goods or services, often offered to customers in hospitality settings to make purchases or experiences more affordable. For example, a discount at a restaurant lowers the total cost of the meal.
Etymology
The word "el descuento" comes from the Spanish verb "descontar," meaning to subtract or deduct. It originated from the Latin 'discomputare,' which means to calculate or reckon separately. Did you know that the concept of a discount has been used for centuries to encourage sales and customer loyalty?
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"El descuento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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