1. A reduction in price offered to a buyer who pays immediately or within a very short period, rather than on credit
The supplier offered a 5% cash discount if we paid within 10 days.
O fornecedor ofereceu um desconto à vista de 5% se pagássemos em 10 dias.
2. An incentive to encourage prompt payment by reducing the total amount owed
We received a cash discount for settling our invoice early.
Recebemos um desconto à vista por liquidar nossa fatura antecipadamente.