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14 abr 2016
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Inglés (US)
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¿Esto suena natural? This commodity is discounted by 30%.
This commodity is 30% off.
¿Esto suena natural? This commodity is discounted by 30%.
This commodity is 30% off.
This commodity is 30% off.
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- Inglés (US)
- Filipino Casi fluido
Natural
The second one sounds more natural than the first. But instead of using "commodity," try using the word for the actual item that is being discounted.
Ex: This T-shirt is 30% off!
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@cjpala2019: Thanks!!
I have one more question, what is the difference between commodity and product?
I have one more question, what is the difference between commodity and product?
- Inglés (US)
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Natural
Commodity: a raw material used or sold.
Product: an article or substance that is manufactured or refined for sale.
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@cjpala2019: I see. My high school teacher taught me that they are just the same.
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- Filipino Casi fluido
Natural
@brrrrrrim: they are very similar, but when talking about items that are being sold in a store, "products" is more natural.
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@cjpala2019: Going a store,I'm sure to use products.
Thank you for answering my questions!!
Thank you for answering my questions!!
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