A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Do you have a student discount" in Spanish
Ask for student discounts in shops and services with this common Spanish phrase.
¿Tienes algún descuento para estudiantes?
tee-EH-nes al-GOON des-KWEN-toh PAH-rah es-too-dee-AHN-tesneutral
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Use this when you're buying something or paying for a service, like at a museum, movie theater, or store, and you want to see if they offer a lower price for students.
Alternatives
- ¿Hay descuento para estudiantes?Slightly more general, asking if student discounts exist at all.
- ¿Me puedes dar un descuento de estudiante?A bit more direct, asking for the discount to be given to you specifically.
Ways to get it wrong
Using 'estudiantil'
While 'estudiantil' means 'student-related,' 'para estudiantes' is the natural way to say 'for students' in this context.
Confusing 'tener' and 'haber'
Use 'tienes' (you have) or 'hay' (is there) instead of 'tienes haber'.
A small cultural note
Student discounts are common in many Spanish-speaking countries, especially for cultural attractions and public transport, but always ask politely.
Frequently asked
how to ask for student discount in spanish
The most common way is '¿Tienes algún descuento para estudiantes?'. This directly asks if you have any discount for students.
what is student discount in spanish
A student discount is called 'descuento para estudiantes'. You can ask about it using phrases like the target phrase.
do shops give student discounts in spain
Yes, many shops, museums, and services offer student discounts in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. It's always worth asking!
