A2 Expression غیر رسمی

Es una ganga.

It's a bargain.

معنی

Describes something bought at a very good, low price.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Spain, 'las rebajas' (the sales) are legally regulated and happen twice a year. This is when the hunt for 'gangas' is most intense. In Mexico, 'El Buen Fin' is a weekend in November similar to Black Friday where people look for 'ofertas' and 'gangas'. Argentines might use 'una bicoca' or 'un regalo' more frequently in informal speech, though 'ganga' is perfectly understood. In street markets (ferias), finding a 'ganga' often requires 'regatear' (haggling) with the vendor.

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Use it to compliment

If a friend shows you something they bought, saying '¡Es una ganga!' is a great way to show you're impressed with their shopping skills.

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Avoid 'Estar'

Never say 'Está una ganga'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Ser'.

معنی

Describes something bought at a very good, low price.

💡

Use it to compliment

If a friend shows you something they bought, saying '¡Es una ganga!' is a great way to show you're impressed with their shopping skills.

⚠️

Avoid 'Estar'

Never say 'Está una ganga'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'Ser'.

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Spain vs LatAm

Use 'chollo' in Madrid and 'ganga' or 'oferta' in Mexico City to sound more local.

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Haggling

In markets, don't call it a 'ganga' until AFTER you've agreed on the price, or the seller won't lower it further!

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.

Esta televisión ________ una ganga, solo costó 100 euros.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: es

We use 'ser' (es) to define the value of an object.

Fill in the missing article.

El coche de segunda mano es ______ ganga.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: una

'Ganga' is a feminine noun, so it requires 'una'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

¡Es una ganga!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Finding a 50% discount on a laptop

A 'ganga' implies a high-value item at a low price.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Mira estos zapatos, solo cuestan 5 euros. B: ¡Wow! ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Es una ganga

The context of a very low price (5 euros) triggers the use of 'ganga'.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Es una ganga - It's a bargain

These are direct semantic equivalents.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Price vs. Value

Caro (Expensive)
High Price Low Value
Ganga (Bargain)
Low Price High Value

Common Gangas

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Travel

  • Flights
  • Hotels
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Fashion

  • Shoes
  • Coats
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Tech

  • Phones
  • Laptops

بانک تمرین

5 تمرین‌ها
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence. Choose A2

Esta televisión ________ una ganga, solo costó 100 euros.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: es

We use 'ser' (es) to define the value of an object.

Fill in the missing article. جای خالی A2

El coche de segunda mano es ______ ganga.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: una

'Ganga' is a feminine noun, so it requires 'una'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching A2

¡Es una ganga!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Finding a 50% discount on a laptop

A 'ganga' implies a high-value item at a low price.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Mira estos zapatos, solo cuestan 5 euros. B: ¡Wow! ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Es una ganga

The context of a very low price (5 euros) triggers the use of 'ganga'.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Es una ganga - It's a bargain

These are direct semantic equivalents.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

14 سوال

Yes! If you get a great haircut for a very low price, you can say 'Este corte de pelo es una ganga'.

It is informal but not rude. It's perfectly fine to use with friends, family, and in casual shops.

The plural is 'gangas'. Example: 'He encontrado muchas gangas hoy'.

Usually, yes. It implies value. If something is just cheap and bad, we call it 'baratija'.

In Spain, yes. 'Chollo' is slightly more informal and very common in the Iberian Peninsula.

No, it's only for objects, prices, or situations. Calling a person a 'ganga' would be confusing or insulting.

You can say 'Es una ganga' or 'Es un regalo'.

In casual business talk, yes. In formal contracts, no.

Because 'ganga' is a noun, and nouns have their own gender. You are saying 'The car IS a bargain'.

Un 'robo' (a robbery) or 'un timo' (a scam/rip-off).

Constantly! Look for hashtags like #ganga or #chollos on Instagram or Twitter.

Yes, it is universally understood, though regional preferences for synonyms exist.

No. You should say 'una ganga total' or 'una gran ganga'.

Not at all. It's very much alive in modern consumer culture.

عبارات مرتبط

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Un chollo

synonym

A bargain (very common in Spain)

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Estar tirado de precio

similar

To be dirt cheap

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Costar un ojo de la cara

contrast

To cost an arm and a leg

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Un regalo

similar

A gift (figuratively)

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Precio de saldo

specialized form

Clearance price

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