Italian Phrase
È in offerta?
Meaning
A short question used to ask whether a product or service is currently being sold at a reduced price. It can be heard in shops, markets, and online stores.
When to use
Use this phrase when you see an item you like and want to confirm if a discount applies, or when a salesperson mentions a promotion and you need clarification.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èinofferta?
È (essere)
Third‑person singular present of the verb *essere* (to be). It agrees with the subject, which is often implied.
in (preposition)
Used to indicate a state or condition; here it introduces the noun *offerta* meaning ‘on sale’.
offerta (noun)
Feminine singular noun meaning ‘offer, sale, promotion’. It does not change in this question.
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, questo cappotto è in offerta?
Excuse me, is this coat on sale?
Sì, è scontato del 20 %.
Yes, it’s discounted by 20 %.
✕Common Mistakes
È a offerta?
The preposition *in* is required; *a* would be incorrect in this context.
Offerta è in?
Word order in a yes/no question uses the verb first.
È in offerta di?
Do not add *di* after *offerta* when asking a simple yes/no question.
↔Alternatives
È scontato?
Is it discounted?
È in promozione?
Is it on promotion?
È in saldo?
Is it on clearance?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, *offerta* usually refers to a limited‑time promotion announced by the store. It’s polite to start with *Scusi* or *Mi scusi* before the question, especially in smaller boutiques. In larger chain stores you’ll often see *offerta* signs, but the phrase *in saldo* is more common for end‑of‑season clearance sales.