Meaning
clearance sale
- a sale of goods at very reduced prices to clear stock
- the act of selling off assets at an undervalue
In a sentence
Il negozio di abbigliamento fa una svendita totale per chiusura.
The clothing store is having a total clearance sale due to closing.
Ho comprato queste scarpe a un prezzo di svendita.
I bought these shoes at a clearance price.
I cittadini protestano contro la svendita del patrimonio pubblico.
Citizens are protesting against the sell-off of public assets.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| svendita | feminine · singular |
| svendite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Distinct from seasonal 'saldi'; 'svendita' implies clearing out all remaining inventory or liquidating.