Meaning
A significant decrease in price.
Cultural Background
Black Friday in Romania is a national obsession. It usually takes place in mid-November, earlier than the US, and people wait for 'reducerea mare' to buy electronics. In big cities, 'Solduri' (clearance sales) are legally regulated and happen twice a year. This is when you see 'reducere mare' signs everywhere. In village markets, 'reducere mare' is achieved through 'târguială' (haggling). It's expected to ask for a lower price. In business, 'reducere mare' is often replaced by 'optimizare de costuri' (cost optimization) to sound more professional.
Look for the Red
In Romania, 'reducere mare' is almost always written in red ink on white backgrounds.
Check the Original Price
Some shops raise prices before announcing a 'reducere mare'. Always compare prices!
Meaning
A significant decrease in price.
Look for the Red
In Romania, 'reducere mare' is almost always written in red ink on white backgrounds.
Check the Original Price
Some shops raise prices before announcing a 'reducere mare'. Always compare prices!
Use the Plural
When asking generally about sales, use 'Aveți reduceri mari?' (Do you have big discounts?) to sound more natural.
The Magic Word
Saying 'reducere' with a smile at a flea market can save you 20% instantly.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'reducere mare'.
Am cumpărat acest telefon cu o ___ ___.
The sentence is singular and requires the standard noun-adjective order.
Which of these is the correct plural form?
Magazinele au...
Both the noun and the adjective must be in the plural form.
Match the Romanian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Basic shopping vocabulary matching.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
Client: Acest costum este foarte scump. Vânzător: Nu vă faceți griji, mâine avem o ___ ___.
A discount (reducere) makes an expensive item more affordable.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Price Levels
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAm cumpărat acest telefon cu o ___ ___.
The sentence is singular and requires the standard noun-adjective order.
Magazinele au...
Both the noun and the adjective must be in the plural form.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic shopping vocabulary matching.
Client: Acest costum este foarte scump. Vânzător: Nu vă faceți griji, mâine avem o ___ ___.
A discount (reducere) makes an expensive item more affordable.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but 'reducere' is the native Romanian word, while 'discount' is an English loanword used mostly in modern retail.
Yes, but it sounds more like an advertisement or very emphatic. 'Reducere mare' is the standard way to say it.
The plural is 'reduceri mari'. Both words change.
The biggest 'reduceri mari' happen during Black Friday (November) and the winter sales (January).
Yes, it is appropriate for any price reduction, regardless of the item's value.
In a mall, you can't really ask, but in a market or with a private seller, it's perfectly normal.
In this context, yes. It refers to the size of the price cut.
You say 'o reducere de șaptezeci la sută'.
It is feminine (o reducere / două reduceri).
Yes, that means a small discount.
Related Phrases
Ieftinire
similarThe act of making something cheaper.
Discount
synonymA discount.
Promoție
similarA promotion.
Lichidare de stoc
specialized formStock liquidation.
Preț de dumping
contrastDumping price.
