Spanish Phrase
Este descuento es genial.
Meaning
Literally, ‘This discount is great.’ It conveys enthusiasm about a price reduction that the speaker finds especially attractive.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to comment positively on a promotion, coupon, or any price cut you’ve just seen, whether in a store, online, or in a conversation about savings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estedescuentoesgenial
Demonstrative adjective (Este)
Este is used before masculine singular nouns to point out something close to the speaker.
Noun gender (descuento)
Descuento is a masculine noun, so it pairs with este, not esta.
Verb ser (es)
Use ser for inherent qualities; here ‘genial’ describes the nature of the discount.
Adjective (genial)
Genial means ‘great, awesome’; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes.
🗨In Conversation
¿Viste la oferta del nuevo smartphone?
Did you see the offer on the new smartphone?
Sí, este descuento es genial.
Yes, this discount is great.
✕Common Mistakes
Esta descuento es genial.
‘Descuento’ is masculine, so the correct demonstrative is ‘este’.
Este descuento está genial.
Use ‘es’ (ser) for inherent qualities; ‘está’ (estar) would imply a temporary state, which sounds odd with ‘genial’.
Este descuento es genialmente.
‘Genialmente’ is an adverb; you need the adjective ‘genial’ to describe the discount.
↔Alternatives
Esta oferta es fantástica.
This offer is fantastic.
Esta rebaja es estupenda.
This price cut is wonderful.
Este precio rebajado es increíble.
This reduced price is incredible.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, ‘genial’ is informal and upbeat, perfect for casual conversation with friends or sales staff. In a more formal setting you might choose ‘excelente’ or ‘muy favorable’. Also, discounts are often highlighted with words like ‘rebaja’, ‘oferta’ or ‘descuento’, each carrying a slightly different nuance: ‘rebaja’ usually refers to a price cut, while ‘oferta’ can imply a limited‑time promotion.