This is the 1080th most frequent Portuguese word.
desconto
Discount.
The word 'desconto' refers to a reduction or deduction in the price of an item, indicating a monetary benefit.
Ela conseguiu um desconto no preço do vestido.
She got a discount on the price of the dress.
In this context, 'desconto' is used to specify a percentage deduction applied to the total cost of a purchase.
Foi aplicado um desconto de 10% na compra.
A 10% discount was applied to the purchase.
Here, 'desconto' suggests a recommendation to inquire or negotiate a reduction in price during a future transaction.