Spanish Phrase
¿Este artículo está en oferta?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a particular product is being sold at a reduced price. It is a polite, neutral‑tone question you would use in a store, market, or online shop.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are looking at a product and want to confirm if a discount applies—whether you are speaking to a sales assistant, a vendor at a market, or chatting with a friend about a promotion.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Esteartículoestáenoferta
Este (demonstrative adjective)
Used to point out a specific masculine singular noun that is close to the speaker.
artículo (noun)
Means 'item' or 'article' and agrees in gender and number with the demonstrative.
está (estar)
The verb ‘estar’ expresses a temporary state or condition; here it asks about a current price situation.
en (preposition)
Introduces the location or condition; in this case it links the verb to the noun ‘oferta’.
oferta (noun)
Literally ‘offer’; in retail it means a discounted price or special promotion.
🗨In Conversation
¿Este artículo está en oferta?
Is this item on sale?
Sí, tiene un 20 % de descuento hasta el viernes.
Yes, it has a 20 % discount until Friday.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Este artículo es en oferta?
Use ‘está’ (estar) for temporary conditions like a sale, not ‘es’ (ser).
¿Este artículo está en venta?
‘En venta’ means ‘for sale’, not ‘on sale’ (discounted).
¿Este artículo está en ofertas?
‘Ofertas’ is plural; the sentence refers to a single item, so keep it singular.
↔Alternatives
¿Este producto está rebajado?
Is this product discounted?
¿Hay alguna promoción para este artículo?
Is there any promotion for this item?
¿Se vende este artículo con descuento?
Is this item sold with a discount?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the word ‘oferta’ is used for limited‑time promotions, while ‘rebaja’ often refers to a permanent price cut. When asking in a formal setting (e.g., a department store), you can add ‘por favor’ to sound extra courteous: ‘¿Este artículo está en oferta, por favor?’