El descompte
Example: El descompte en aquesta botiga és del vint per cent.
Definition
"El descompte" refers to the reduction in price applied to goods or services, making them cheaper than the original cost. It is commonly used in shopping contexts, as in the phrase, 'El descompte en aquesta botiga és del vint per cent,' meaning a twenty percent discount in the store.
Etymology
The term "el descompte" originates from the Catalan language, derived from the verb 'descomptar,' which means to subtract or deduct. The root traces back to the Latin 'computare,' meaning to calculate, with the prefix 'des-' indicating removal or reversal. Did you know? The concept of 'descompte' has long been used in commerce to encourage sales by reducing prices.
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"El descompte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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