deskuwento
deskuwénto with stress marks
discount
Usage Note
Deskuwento, from Spanish descuento, is commonly used in retail and commercial contexts across the Philippines. Shoppers frequently ask for a deskuwento when bargaining in markets or malls, and the word is universally understood across all social classes and regions.
Examples
" May deskuwento ang sapatos. "
Natural Translation
The shoes have a discount.
Literal Translation
Has discount the shoes.
" May deskuwento ba kung marami akong bibilhin? "
Natural Translation
Is there a discount if I buy a lot?
Literal Translation
Has discount if-so many I will-buy?
" Kung bibili ka nang maramihan, baka pumayag ang tindera na bigyan ka ng kaunting deskuwento sa presyo. "
Natural Translation
If you buy in bulk, the vendor might agree to give you a small discount on the price.
Literal Translation
If will-buy you in-bulk, might agree the vendor to give you of small discount on price.
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