When a store wants to sell things faster, they often rebajar the prices. This means they make the prices lower. So, if you see a sign that says '¡Precios rebajados!', it means 'Reduced prices!'. It's a good way to save money when you are shopping.
§ Understanding "Rebajar"
§ Similar Words and Their Nuances
§ Reducir
This is probably the most general word for 'to reduce' in Spanish. You can use it in many situations where you'd use 'reduce' in English, not just for prices. - Use for
- Quantities, sizes, amounts, speeds, general decrease.
Tenemos que reducir el consumo de agua. (We have to reduce water consumption.)
Necesito reducir el tamaño del archivo. (I need to reduce the file size.)
§ Disminuir
Disminuir is another general verb for 'to decrease' or 'to diminish'. It's very similar to reducir and often interchangeable, especially when talking about numbers or intensity. - Use for
- Numbers, intensity, frequency, levels.
La lluvia hizo que el tráfico disminuyera. (The rain caused the traffic to decrease.)
Quiero disminuir mis gastos. (I want to decrease my expenses.)
§ Bajar
Bajar primarily means 'to go down' or 'to lower' in a physical sense. However, it can also be used colloquially for prices, but usually when speaking more generally about prices falling, rather than a specific action of reducing them. - Use for
- Physical lowering, prices (general fall), volume/sound.
¿Puedes bajar la música? (Can you lower the music?)
Los precios suelen bajar en invierno. (Prices usually fall in winter.)
§ When to stick with "Rebajar"
- A shop owner putting items on sale.
- A seller agreeing to a lower price.
- A discount being applied to a bill.
- Negotiating a price down.
Vamos a rebajar el precio de la camisa. (We are going to reduce the price of the shirt.)
¿Me puedes rebajar un poco el coche? (Can you lower the price of the car for me a bit?)
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing the 'j' sound like an English 'j' instead of a guttural 'h' sound.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
La tienda va a rebajar los zapatos.
The store is going to reduce the price of the shoes.
Quiero rebajar el precio de esta camisa.
I want to lower the price of this shirt.
Ellos no pueden rebajar el costo.
They cannot reduce the cost.
¿Puedes rebajar el precio un poco?
Can you lower the price a little?
El vendedor va a rebajar la fruta.
The seller is going to reduce the price of the fruit.
No quiero rebajar este artículo.
I don't want to lower the price of this item.
Es importante rebajar los gastos.
It is important to reduce expenses.
La oferta es para rebajar el precio.
The offer is to reduce the price.
Van a rebajar los precios en la tienda esta semana.
They are going to lower the prices in the store this week.
The verb 'rebajar' is used in the infinitive after 'ir a' (to be going to).
Si compras dos, te pueden rebajar el precio total.
If you buy two, they can reduce the total price for you.
'Te pueden rebajar' means 'they can reduce for you'.
Pregunta si te pueden rebajar el coste del billete.
Ask if they can reduce the ticket cost for you.
Again, 'te pueden rebajar' is used for 'they can reduce for you'.
El vendedor decidió rebajar el precio del coche rápidamente.
The seller decided to lower the car's price quickly.
The past tense 'decidió' is followed by the infinitive 'rebajar'.
Me gustaría que me rebajaran el alquiler este mes.
I would like them to lower my rent this month.
The subjunctive 'rebajaran' is used after 'me gustaría que' (I would like that...).
Siempre buscan maneras de rebajar los gastos de la empresa.
They always look for ways to reduce the company's expenses.
'Rebajar' is used here to mean 'reduce' in a general sense, not just price.
Después de las fiestas, suelen rebajar mucho la ropa.
After the holidays, they usually reduce clothes a lot.
The verb 'suelen' (they usually) is followed by the infinitive 'rebajar'.
Pidió al dueño que le rebajara el precio por ser un cliente fiel.
He asked the owner to lower the price for him for being a loyal customer.
'Le rebajara' uses the indirect object pronoun 'le' for 'for him' and the subjunctive.
Van a rebajar los precios de los productos electrónicos la próxima semana.
They are going to reduce the prices of electronics next week.
Future tense of 'ir a + infinitive'.
Si compras dos, te pueden rebajar el precio del segundo.
If you buy two, they can lower the price of the second one for you.
Conditional sentence type 1, 'si' + present, 'poder' + infinitive.
Pregunta si te pueden rebajar el coste del envío.
Ask if they can reduce the shipping cost for you.
Imperative form of 'preguntar', subjunctive after 'si'.
El tendero rebajó un poco el precio porque éramos clientes habituales.
The shopkeeper reduced the price a little because we were regular customers.
Past simple tense of 'rebajar', imperfect tense of 'ser'.
Me gustaría que rebajaran los impuestos para ayudar a la economía.
I would like them to lower taxes to help the economy.
Subjunctive after 'me gustaría que'.
No creo que la tienda rebaje más los precios, ya están muy bajos.
I don't think the store will lower prices any more, they are already very low.
Subjunctive after 'no creer que'.
Después de las rebajas, rebajaron aún más algunos artículos.
After the sales, they lowered the prices of some items even more.
Past simple tense of 'rebajar', use of 'aún más' for 'even more'.
Puedes intentar negociar para que te rebajen el precio.
You can try to negotiate so they reduce the price for you.
Present tense of 'poder' + infinitive, subjunctive after 'para que'.
La tienda va a rebajar los precios de los televisores esta semana.
The store is going to reduce the prices of the televisions this week.
Future tense, 'va a rebajar' (is going to reduce).
Si compramos al por mayor, pueden rebajarnos el costo.
If we buy in bulk, they can reduce the cost for us.
Conditional tense, 'pueden rebajarnos' (they can reduce for us). 'Nos' is an indirect object pronoun.
Me han dicho que van a rebajar el alquiler el próximo mes.
They have told me that they are going to lower the rent next month.
Present perfect 'han dicho' (they have told), future tense 'van a rebajar' (are going to lower).
El vendedor se negó a rebajar el precio del coche.
The seller refused to reduce the price of the car.
Preterite tense 'se negó' (refused).
Espero que rebajen los impuestos el año que viene.
I hope they reduce the taxes next year.
Subjunctive mood 'rebajen' (they reduce) after 'espero que' (I hope that).
No puedo creer que hayan rebajado tanto la calidad para ahorrar costos.
I can't believe they have reduced the quality so much to save costs.
Present perfect subjunctive 'hayan rebajado' (they have reduced) after 'no puedo creer que' (I can't believe that).
Si consigues que lo rebajen un poco más, lo compro.
If you manage to get them to lower it a bit more, I'll buy it.
Subjunctive mood 'rebajen' (they lower) after 'consigues que' (you manage to get that).
La competencia obligó a la empresa a rebajar sus precios.
The competition forced the company to reduce its prices.
Preterite tense 'obligó' (forced).
Para atraer a más clientes, la tienda decidió rebajar todos los artículos en un 20% durante el fin de semana.
To attract more customers, the store decided to reduce all items by 20% during the weekend.
Here, 'rebajar' is used transitively with 'todos los artículos' as the direct object, indicating a reduction in price.
El gobierno anunció medidas para rebajar el costo de la canasta básica, aliviando así la carga económica de las familias.
The government announced measures to lower the cost of the basic food basket, thus easing the economic burden on families.
'Rebajar el costo' is a common collocation, meaning to reduce the cost.
Si quieres vender tu coche rápidamente, quizás tengas que rebajar un poco el precio que pides.
If you want to sell your car quickly, you might have to lower the asking price a little.
The infinitive 'rebajar' is used after 'tener que' (to have to), showing an obligation or necessity.
A pesar de que intentamos rebajar el presupuesto, los gastos de la obra superaron nuestras expectativas iniciales.
Even though we tried to cut the budget, the construction costs exceeded our initial expectations.
'Rebajar el presupuesto' is another common collocation, referring to budget reduction.
La aerolínea se vio obligada a rebajar el precio de los billetes debido a la baja demanda en esta temporada.
The airline was forced to lower the price of tickets due to low demand this season.
'Rebajar el precio' is a very direct and frequent use of the verb.
Después de las negociaciones, logramos rebajar la cuota mensual del préstamo, lo que nos dio un respiro financiero.
After the negotiations, we managed to reduce the monthly loan installment, which gave us financial breathing room.
'Rebajar la cuota' refers to reducing a payment or installment.
Para liquidar el inventario, la tienda decidió rebajar drásticamente el precio de todos los productos de temporada.
To clear inventory, the store decided to drastically reduce the price of all seasonal products.
The adverb 'drásticamente' intensifies the action of 'rebajar', indicating a significant reduction.
Es improbable que el propietario decida rebajar el alquiler, dadas las condiciones actuales del mercado.
It's unlikely that the owner will decide to lower the rent, given current market conditions.
Here, 'rebajar' is used as an infinitive after the verb 'decidir', meaning to decide to do something.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
¿Puedes rebajarme el precio?
Can you lower the price for me?
Han decidido rebajar los precios en la tienda.
They have decided to lower prices in the store.
Necesitamos rebajar los gastos este mes.
We need to reduce expenses this month.
El vendedor no quiso rebajar el coste.
The seller did not want to lower the cost.
Si compras dos, te puedo rebajar el total.
If you buy two, I can lower the total for you.
Están buscando formas de rebajar la producción.
They are looking for ways to reduce production.
No te voy a rebajar nada.
I'm not going to lower anything for you.
Intentamos rebajar la tensión con una conversación.
We tried to reduce the tension with a conversation.
Es difícil rebajar el tamaño del archivo.
It's difficult to reduce the file size.
Me pidió que le rebajara el precio del coche.
He asked me to lower the price of the car for him.
يُخلط عادةً مع
While 'bajar' can mean 'to lower (a price),' 'rebajar' specifically implies a price reduction, often for a sale or benefit.
'Descontar' is usually about a specific percentage or amount discounted from a price, whereas 'rebajar' can be a more general price reduction.
These are broader terms for reducing or decreasing anything. 'Rebajar' is more directly tied to lowering prices or values in a commercial context.
أنماط نحوية
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
"rebajar los precios"
To lower prices.
La tienda va a rebajar los precios de todos los productos este fin de semana. (The store is going to lower the prices of all products this weekend.)
neutral"rebajar la calidad"
To reduce the quality.
No podemos rebajar la calidad de nuestros servicios. (We cannot reduce the quality of our services.)
neutral"rebajar el tono"
To lower one's tone (of voice), to calm down.
Por favor, rebaja el tono. No hay necesidad de gritar. (Please, lower your tone. There's no need to yell.)
neutral"rebajar la euforia"
To temper the euphoria, to bring someone back to reality.
Las noticias económicas rebajaron un poco la euforia inicial. (The economic news tempered the initial euphoria a bit.)
neutral"rebajar impuestos"
To lower taxes.
El gobierno prometió rebajar los impuestos para las pequeñas empresas. (The government promised to lower taxes for small businesses.)
formal"rebajar la pena"
To reduce a sentence (legal).
El juez decidió rebajar la pena del acusado. (The judge decided to reduce the defendant's sentence.)
formal"rebajar la tensión"
To reduce tension.
Intentamos rebajar la tensión entre los dos grupos. (We tried to reduce the tension between the two groups.)
neutral"rebajar la cantidad"
To reduce the amount.
Tienes que rebajar la cantidad de azúcar en tu dieta. (You have to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet.)
neutral"rebajar las expectativas"
To lower expectations.
Es mejor rebajar las expectativas para no decepcionarse. (It's better to lower expectations so as not to be disappointed.)
neutral"rebajar un poco"
To reduce a little, to cut back a bit.
Deberías rebajar un poco tu consumo de café. (You should cut back a little on your coffee consumption.)
informalسهل الخلط
Many English speakers might confuse 'rebajar' with 'rebate' because they sound similar, but 'rebajar' is a verb meaning 'to reduce the price,' while 'rebate' is usually a noun for a partial refund.
'Rebajar' is the action of lowering a price. 'Rebate' (as a noun) is the money given back after a purchase. 'Rebate' can also be a verb, but it's less common in everyday Spanish conversation for prices.
La tienda va a rebajar los precios este fin de semana. (The store is going to reduce the prices this weekend.)
While 'bajar' can mean 'to lower,' including prices, it's a more general term for lowering anything (e.g., lowering volume, lowering an object). 'Rebajar' specifically implies lowering a price or value.
'Bajar' is general lowering. 'Rebajar' is specifically about reducing a price, quantity, or intensity.
Quiero rebajar un poco el precio de la casa. (I want to lower the price of the house a bit.) vs. Baja la caja de la estantería. (Lower the box from the shelf.)
'Descontar' also means 'to discount,' which is very close to 'rebajar.' The confusion lies in subtle usage differences.
'Descontar' often refers to a specific amount or percentage taken off a price. 'Rebajar' can be more general price reduction.
Van a descontar el 10% en todos los productos. (They are going to discount 10% on all products.) vs. Han rebajado mucho los pantalones. (They have greatly reduced the price of the pants.)
'Reducir' means 'to reduce,' and it can be used for prices, but it's a broader term for reducing anything (size, quantity, speed, etc.). 'Rebajar' is more specific to prices.
'Reducir' is a general verb for making something smaller. 'Rebajar' focuses on price or similar reductions, often implying a beneficial change.
Necesitamos reducir los gastos. (We need to reduce expenses.) vs. Han rebajado el precio del coche. (They have reduced the price of the car.)
Similar to 'reducir,' 'disminuir' means 'to diminish' or 'to decrease,' and can apply to prices, but it's a more formal and general term than 'rebajar' when talking about price reductions.
'Disminuir' is a general decrease. 'Rebajar' is a more common, direct way to say a price has been lowered for a benefit.
La demanda disminuyó después de la crisis. (Demand decreased after the crisis.) vs. Esta semana rebajaron todos los televisores. (This week they reduced the price of all the televisions.)
أنماط الجُمل
Sujeto + rebajar + objeto (singular)
La tienda rebaja el precio.
Sujeto + rebajar + objeto (plural)
Ellos rebajan los precios.
Sujeto + verbos modales (querer/poder) + rebajar + objeto
Quiero rebajar el precio.
Sujeto + rebajar + sustantivo + para + infinitivo
Rebajan el precio para vender más.
Sujeto + rebajar + objeto + en + cantidad
Rebajan el vestido en diez euros.
Sujeto + rebajar + pronombre de objeto indirecto + objeto
Me rebajaron el precio.
Sujeto + se + rebaja (reflexivo impersonal)
Se rebajan los precios aquí.
Sujeto + haber + rebajado + objeto (pretérito perfecto)
Han rebajado el producto.
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
الصفات
كيفية الاستخدام
When you want to express that a store or seller has lowered the price of an item, you can use rebajar. For example, «La tienda rebajó los precios de los pantalones» (The store lowered the prices of the pants). It's also common to use rebajar when talking about a discount applied to a specific product: «Me rebajaron el precio de la camisa» (They reduced the price of the shirt for me).
A common mistake is confusing rebajar with reducir. While both can mean 'to reduce,' rebajar is specifically used for prices or weight, whereas reducir is more general and can apply to anything. For instance, you wouldn't typically say «reducir el precio» if you mean a sale or discount; rebajar is the more natural and common choice in that context. Another mistake is using rebajar when you mean 'to lower something' in a physical sense. For example, to say 'lower the volume,' you'd use bajar el volumen, not rebajar el volumen.
نصائح
Basic Meaning of 'Rebajar'
At its most basic, 'rebajar' means to reduce or lower. Think of it like taking something down a notch. When talking about prices, it specifically means to discount or lower the price.
Using 'Rebajar' for Sales
You'll often hear 'rebajar' when stores are having sales. For example, 'Estamos rebajando los precios de toda la ropa de invierno.' (We are reducing the prices of all winter clothing.)
Talking About Discounts
If you want to say something is 'discounted,' you can use the past participle 'rebajado/a'. For example, 'La camisa está rebajada.' (The shirt is discounted.)
Asking for a Discount
In some contexts, especially in markets, you can ask '¿Me puedes rebajar el precio?' (Can you lower the price for me?) This is like asking for a bargain.
Other Uses of 'Rebajar'
'Rebajar' isn't just for prices. It can also mean to reduce a quantity, a speed, or even someone's reputation. For instance, 'rebajar la velocidad' (to reduce the speed).
Related Noun: 'Rebaja'
The noun form 'rebaja' means a reduction or a discount. Plural 'rebajas' refers to a sale period. 'Hay rebajas en la tienda.' (There are sales at the store.)
Don't Confuse with 'Bajar'
'Bajar' also means to lower, but 'rebajar' specifically implies lowering a price or quantity from a previous state. 'Bajar' is more general. 'Bajar las escaleras' (to go down the stairs).
Common Phrase: 'Rebajar de precio'
To be very clear that you are talking about prices, you can say 'rebajar de precio'. 'Han rebajado de precio los coches usados.' (They have reduced the price of the used cars.)
Practice with Examples
Try making sentences like: 'Voy a esperar a que rebajen los ordenadores.' (I'm going to wait until they reduce the price of the computers.) This helps solidify the meaning.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'REBATE' as in getting a rebate when you 'REBAJAR' a price. They sound a bit similar.
ربط بصري
Imagine a salesperson pushing down on a price tag with their hand, literally 'reducing' it. You can even picture the price tag shrinking.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Next time you're shopping, even if it's online, try to think about how you'd ask a seller to 'rebajar' the price, or how a store might 'rebajar' items. Try to construct a sentence using 'rebajar' in your head, related to something you want to buy.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Shopping for clothes during sales:
- ¿Podemos rebajar el precio de esta chaqueta?
- Me gustaría rebajar esta camisa si compro dos.
- Esperaré a que rebajen los precios para comprar.
Negotiating prices in a market or with a seller:
- ¿Hay alguna forma de rebajar este precio?
- Si compro más, ¿podrías rebajar un poco el total?
- El vendedor se negó a rebajar la oferta.
Discussing discounts or promotions:
- La tienda va a rebajar todos los artículos esta semana.
- Aprovecha, han rebajado mucho los televisores.
- ¿Van a rebajar los precios de los vuelos pronto?
Comparing prices and looking for deals:
- He visto que rebajan este producto en otra tienda.
- Prefiero esperar si van a rebajarlo más adelante.
- Siempre busco dónde rebajan mis cosas favoritas.
Asking about sales or future price reductions:
- ¿Cuándo suelen rebajar los precios de temporada?
- ¿Crees que van a rebajar los precios después de Navidad?
- ¿Hay planes de rebajar este modelo en el futuro?
بدايات محادثة
"¿Has visto si han rebajado algo interesante en las tiendas últimamente?"
"¿Sueles intentar rebajar el precio cuando compras cosas de segunda mano?"
"¿Cuál es el mejor descuento que has conseguido al rebajar un precio?"
"¿Crees que los vendedores están más dispuestos a rebajar los precios ahora?"
"¿Qué estrategias usas para intentar que te rebajen un precio?"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
Describe una situación en la que intentaste rebajar un precio y cómo fue.
Imagina que eres el dueño de una tienda. ¿Cuándo decidirías rebajar los precios de tus productos y por qué?
Reflexiona sobre la importancia de saber cuándo y cómo intentar rebajar un precio en diferentes culturas.
Escribe un diálogo corto entre dos amigos que están de compras y uno de ellos intenta rebajar el precio de algo.
¿Qué productos o servicios crees que deberían rebajarse más a menudo y por qué?
اختبر نفسك 42 أسئلة
The seller wants to lower the price of the car. This is a common sentence structure in Spanish, with the subject ('el vendedor') coming before the verb ('quiere rebajar') and then the object ('el precio del coche').
I can lower this price. In Spanish, the subject pronoun ('yo') is often optional but can be used for emphasis. The verb 'poder' (to be able to) is followed by the infinitive 'rebajar' (to lower).
They are going to reduce the clothes. This sentence uses the 'ir a + infinitive' construction to express future actions, which is very common in Spanish.
This sentence means 'The store wants to reduce the prices.'
This sentence means 'Can you reduce the price a little?'
This sentence means 'We are going to reduce the total cost.'
Choose the best translation for "rebajar el precio".
"Rebajar" means to reduce or lower, so "rebajar el precio" means to lower the price.
What is the opposite of "rebajar el precio"?
If "rebajar" means to lower, then the opposite is "subir," which means to raise.
Which sentence correctly uses "rebajar"?
Typically, a seller is the one who 'rebaja' (lowers) the price, not a client, animal, or inanimate object.
If a store has a 'rebaja', it means prices are going up.
A 'rebaja' refers to a reduction or sale, meaning prices are going down, not up.
You can use 'rebajar' to talk about reducing the amount of sugar in a recipe.
While often used for prices, 'rebajar' can also mean to reduce an amount or quantity of something, like sugar in a recipe.
If you ask a vendor to 'rebajar el precio', you are asking them to increase the cost.
Asking to 'rebajar el precio' means asking for a lower price, not an increased one.
Imagine you are a store owner. Write a short social media post announcing that you are reducing the price of an item. Mention the original price and the new price. Use the verb 'rebajar'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
¡Gran oferta! Hemos decidido rebajar el precio de nuestras zapatillas de $50 a solo $35. ¡Aprovecha esta oportunidad!
You are writing a complaint to a store because you bought an item last week, and now its price has been reduced. Explain your situation and ask if they can refund the difference. Use 'rebajar' in your complaint.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Estimados, escribo para expresar mi descontento. Compré este suéter la semana pasada por $40 y hoy veo que lo han rebajado a $25. ¿Es posible que me devuelvan la diferencia?
Your friend wants to buy a new phone, but it's too expensive. Write a short message to your friend advising them to wait for the store to 'rebajar' the price. Include a reason why they might do so.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Hola, sé que quieres ese teléfono, pero es muy caro. Te sugiero que esperes un poco. Es probable que lo rebajen pronto, quizás para una oferta especial.
¿Qué tipo de productos van a rebajar el supermercado?
Read this passage:
El supermercado anunció que va a rebajar todos los productos frescos la próxima semana. Esto significa que las frutas y verduras estarán más baratas. Muchos clientes esperan estas ofertas para comprar en grandes cantidades.
¿Qué tipo de productos van a rebajar el supermercado?
El pasaje menciona 'todos los productos frescos'.
El pasaje menciona 'todos los productos frescos'.
¿Por qué la tienda rebaja las camisetas?
Read this passage:
La tienda de ropa decidió rebajar el precio de las camisetas de verano al finalizar la temporada. Quieren vender todo el inventario para hacer espacio a la nueva colección de invierno. La rebaja es del 30%.
¿Por qué la tienda rebaja las camisetas?
El pasaje indica 'Quieren vender todo el inventario para hacer espacio a la nueva colección de invierno'.
El pasaje indica 'Quieren vender todo el inventario para hacer espacio a la nueva colección de invierno'.
¿Cuál es el propósito de rebajar los impuestos en este caso?
Read this passage:
El gobierno ha decidido rebajar los impuestos sobre ciertos productos básicos para ayudar a las familias con bajos ingresos. Esta medida busca aliviar la carga económica y hacer que los alimentos sean más accesibles para todos.
¿Cuál es el propósito de rebajar los impuestos en este caso?
El pasaje afirma que es 'para ayudar a las familias con bajos ingresos'.
El pasaje afirma que es 'para ayudar a las familias con bajos ingresos'.
The store decided to reduce prices on all electronics.
The supermarket manager told us they would reduce the price of coffee.
If we buy in bulk, they might be able to reduce the total cost.
Read this aloud:
El comerciante se mostró reacio a rebajar el precio de la antigüedad, argumentando su valor histórico.
Focus: reacio a rebajar
قلت:
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Read this aloud:
Considerando la competencia, deberían rebajar los precios para mantenerse relevantes en el mercado.
Focus: mantenerse relevantes
قلت:
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Read this aloud:
Me preguntó si era posible rebajar el precio de la suscripción anual para estudiantes.
Focus: suscripción anual
قلت:
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The company decided to ___ prices to attract more customers during the economic downturn.
To 'rebajar' means to reduce or lower, particularly prices. In this context, the company is lowering prices.
Después de una larga negociación, lograron ___ el costo del alquiler.
They managed to 'rebajar' (lower) the cost of the rent after negotiations.
El gerente sugirió ___ los precios de los productos excedentes para liquidar el inventario.
To 'rebajar' prices is to reduce them, which aligns with the goal of clearing excess inventory.
If a store wants to increase its profits, it should rebajar its prices significantly.
While reducing prices ('rebajar') can sometimes increase sales volume, significantly lowering them might decrease overall profits if the increase in sales doesn't compensate for the reduced per-unit profit.
El gobierno decidió rebajar los impuestos sobre la gasolina para aliviar la carga económica de los ciudadanos.
Here, 'rebajar' means to lower or reduce, which is consistent with reducing taxes to ease economic burden.
Si una empresa quiere ser percibida como de lujo, debería rebajar sus precios para atraer a una clientela más amplia.
Luxury brands typically maintain high prices to reinforce their exclusive image. 'Rebajar' (lowering prices) would undermine this perception.
This sentence describes the action of a store reducing prices to clear out inventory, showing a practical use of 'rebajar'.
This sentence illustrates a common scenario where customers ask for a price reduction, directly using 'rebajar'.
This sentence demonstrates the refusal to reduce a price, showing a nuanced application of 'rebajar'.
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Basic Meaning of 'Rebajar'
At its most basic, 'rebajar' means to reduce or lower. Think of it like taking something down a notch. When talking about prices, it specifically means to discount or lower the price.
Using 'Rebajar' for Sales
You'll often hear 'rebajar' when stores are having sales. For example, 'Estamos rebajando los precios de toda la ropa de invierno.' (We are reducing the prices of all winter clothing.)
Talking About Discounts
If you want to say something is 'discounted,' you can use the past participle 'rebajado/a'. For example, 'La camisa está rebajada.' (The shirt is discounted.)
Asking for a Discount
In some contexts, especially in markets, you can ask '¿Me puedes rebajar el precio?' (Can you lower the price for me?) This is like asking for a bargain.
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مزيد من كلمات business
a cambio
B1As a return or substitute; in exchange, in return.
a cambio de
B1In exchange for.
a cargo de
B1In charge of; responsible for.
a diario
B1Every day; daily.
a excepción de
B1With the exception of; except for.
a fin de que
B1In order that; so that.
a fondo
B1Thoroughly or in depth.
a la vez
B1At the same time; simultaneously.
a medida que
B1At the same rate or in the same way as.
a medio plazo
B1In the medium term, over a moderate period of time.
