Ganga (en. Bargain)

/'ɡaŋga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of buying something at a price much lower than usual.
I found a bargain at the clothing store.
Encontré una ganga en la tienda de ropa.
An item that is bought on sale or at a good price.
That television was a bargain.
Esa televisión fue una ganga.

Etymology

The term 'bargain' comes from the slang used to refer to a good deal or offer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a bargain
To get a good price or an offer.
hacer una ganga
bargain of the day
The best available offer on a specific day.
ganga del día
it’s not a bargain
It’s used to indicate that something is not a good deal or that it is expensive.
no es una ganga

Related Words

offer
Proposal of a reduced price.
oferta
discount
Reduction of the original price.
descuento
markdown
Decrease in the price of a product.
rebaja

Slang Meanings

An incredible or hard-to-resist offer.
That car was half off, what a bargain!
Ese coche estaba a mitad de precio, ¡una ganga!
Something that is bought at a very low price.
The shoes I bought were a bargain; they cost almost half.
Los zapatos que compré eran una ganga; costaban casi la mitad.