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ribasso

price reduction

noun ree-BAHS-soh Less Common

Also means

decline (market)

Usage Note

Ribasso is the standard commercial term for a markdown or price cut: vendere in ribasso (to sell at a reduced price). In finance and economics it describes a falling market or downtrend, the opposite of rialzo (rise). The phrase al ribasso means 'downward' and is commonly used in market reports.

Examples

"I prezzi sono in ribasso questa settimana."

Natural Translation

Prices are down this week.

Literal Translation

The prices are in decline this week.

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