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C'è uno sconto?

Is there a discount?

Pronunciation

'Sconto' — 'SKON-to'. The 'sc' before a consonant is just 'sk', not 'sh'.

When to use it

When you like something but the price is steep, or during sale periods. Not rude to ask — Italians appreciate a savvy shopper.

What it means

'C'è' is 'c'è' = ci + è (there is). 'Uno sconto' — masculine noun. You can also say 'Fate sconti?' (Do you give discounts?) to address the shop collectively.

Variations

Fate sconti?

Do you give discounts?

More direct — addressing the shop/team

È in saldo?

Is it on sale?

Asking specifically about sale price

È possibile avere uno sconto?

Is it possible to get a discount?

More polite, used in higher-end shops

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Quanto costa questa borsa? Commessa: Duecentoventi euro. Cliente: C'è uno sconto se ne prendo due? Commessa: Posso fare il dieci percento su due articoli. Cliente: Va bene, le prendo entrambe.

Customer: How much is this bag? Assistant: Two hundred and twenty euros. Customer: Is there a discount if I take two? Assistant: I can do ten percent on two items. Customer: Fine, I'll take them both.

Cultural Note

In independent Italian boutiques, light negotiation on multiple purchases is acceptable. In chain stores, discounts are fixed. Reading the situation — and being polite — is key.

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