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Spanish Phrase

No descontamos el desgaste normal.

/no deskonˈta.mos el desˈɡas.te norˈmal/
Meaning"We do not discount the normal wear and tear."
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Meaning

Literally, 'We do not discount the normal wear and tear.' It is a formal way of saying that the usual deterioration of an item is not subtracted from a price, deposit, or warranty.

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When to use

Use this sentence in business contexts such as rental agreements, warranty clauses, or service contracts when you want to state that ordinary wear and tear will not be deducted from a payment or refund.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Nodescontamoseldesgastenormal.

1

Negation (No)

Place 'No' before the verb to make a statement negative.

2

Descontar (verb)

Descontar = to discount, deduct, or subtract. Conjugated here in present indicative, first‑person plural.

3

Article + Noun (el desgaste)

'El' is the masculine singular definite article that matches the noun 'desgaste' (wear).

4

Adjective Agreement (normal)

The adjective 'normal' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (masculine singular).

🗨In Conversation

A

¿El alquiler incluye el desgaste normal?

Does the rent include normal wear and tear?

No descontamos el desgaste normal.

We do not discount the normal wear and tear.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • No descontamos el desgaste normales.

    Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun; 'desgaste' is singular, so use 'normal'.

  • Descontamos el desgaste normal.

    Missing the negation 'No' changes the meaning to a positive statement.

  • No descontamos el desgaste normales.

    Incorrect plural form; 'normal' stays singular because 'desgaste' is singular.

↔Alternatives

  • No restamos el desgaste normal.

    We do not subtract the normal wear and tear.

  • No deducimos el desgaste normal.

    We do not deduct the normal wear and tear.

  • El desgaste normal no se descuenta.

    Normal wear and tear is not discounted.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, rental contracts explicitly mention 'desgaste normal' to differentiate it from damage caused by misuse. Saying 'No descontamos el desgaste normal' signals a strict, business‑like stance and is usually found in written clauses rather than casual conversation.