Complete Black Friday guide for Spanish students

By Marta Díaz on Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Black Friday has become one of the most important dates around the world, including in Spanish-speaking countries. Although it originated in the United States, it is now part of the commercial calendar in countries such as Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile.

If you're a Spanish student, this time of year is an ideal opportunity to learn real Spanish expressions, find out how this tradition is celebrated in different countries, practice understanding advertisements and commercial messages, and, why not, take advantage of Enforex's Black Friday discounts!

In this complete guide, you'll find three sections:

What are you waiting for? Keep reading to learn Spanish with Enforex, discover facts about Black Friday in the Spanish-speaking world, and take advantage of our best discounts of the year.

Common expressions in Black Friday ads

During Black Friday, stores use very specific language to attract customers' attention. Knowing these expressions will help you better understand ads, both in physical stores and online, and discover new vocabulary in Spanish.

Common expressions during Black Friday in Spain:

• ¡Descuentos increíbles! (Incredible discounts!)
• Grandes productos a precios muy bajos (Great products at very low prices)
• Hasta 50% de descuento (Up to 50% off)
• Ahorra hasta un 70% (Save up to 70%)
• Solo por tiempo limitado (For a limited time only)
• La oferta dura pocas horas, ¡aprovéchala! (The offer lasts only a few hours, so take advantage of it!)
• Últimas unidades (Last few items)
• Precio final (después del descuento) (Final price (after discount))
• Envío gratis (Free shipping)
• Ahórrate los gastos de envío (Save on shipping costs)
• Oferta exclusiva online (Exclusive online offer)
• Compra ahora y ahorra (Buy now and save)
• ¡No te lo pierdas! (Don't miss out!)

You may also find all these expressions and phrases on social media, on television, or in newspapers. These expressions are also used during other campaigns throughout the year, such as the January sales, Singles' Day, or Cyber Monday.

For example:

• Esta semana tenemos descuentos increíbles en todos nuestros productos de electrónica (This week we have incredible discounts on all our electronic products)
• Últimas unidades disponibles, ¡corre! (Last units available, hurry!)
• Oferta exclusiva online: aprende español con un 40% de descuento (Exclusive online offer: learn Spanish with a 40% discount)

How is Black Friday celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries?

Although this tradition originated in the United States, Black Friday has been adapted to each Spanish-speaking country, and each one experiences it in a different way. Here is a summary of how it is celebrated in some Spanish-speaking countries:

Spain

Black Friday officially arrived in Spain in 2012, when the regulation limiting sales was eliminated. Today, all kinds of brands and companies participate, including many fashion stores, well-known supermarkets, electronics stores, online academies, and training centers.

Many brands celebrate Black Week or even Black Month. In addition, the Monday after this day is also Cyber Monday, dedicated to online-only deals.

Mexico

Mexico has created its own event: El Buen Fin, which is celebrated a few days before Black Friday in the United States. However, many stores also launch offers during Black Friday, especially international stores and online retailers.

Argentina

Black Friday has become firmly established in technology, appliance, and fashion stores in Argentina. Online shopping has grown significantly, and many websites offer “Mega ofertas” during the last days of November.

Colombia

During Black Friday in Colombia, there are big discounts, especially in the technology sector. There is also the “Días sin IVA” (VAT-free days) event, which runs as a parallel campaign at other times of the year.

Chile

Chile has its own CyberDay, but Black Friday is also very popular, especially in e-commerce.

In all these Spanish-speaking countries, the sales are very visible on the internet, the campaigns last for several days, and the commercial vocabulary is repeated with similar expressions in Spanish.

Tips for not overspending on Black Friday

For anyone, not just our Spanish students, Black Friday can be a good time to overspend and buy products you don't need. Although many people see it as the perfect time to save on products they want and get a head start on their Christmas shopping.

No matter which side of society you're on, Black Friday is a risk if you don't control your spending. That's why we're giving you some useful tips to avoid overspending and make the most of Black Friday:

• Make a list before the big day. This will help you avoid buying unnecessary products that you don't need.
• Compare prices. Many stores raise their prices a few days before and then “lower” them to simulate a sale. Check the original price a few days before Black Friday.
• Read the fine print. Pay close attention to the terms and conditions, shipping costs, return policy, discount validity, and coupon conditions.
• Beware of persuasive phrases. Words like “today only,” “last few items,” or “don't miss out” work very well to convince you, but they don't always mean that the offer is good.
• Set a budget. Decide how much you are willing to spend before entering any store or online shop.
• Take advantage of educational discounts. Black Friday is a great time to invest in education, such as Enforex's Spanish courses in Spain.

Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of discounts and, if you are a Spanish student, learn useful vocabulary. Plus, with our latest tips, you can take advantage of the deals without overspending.