English–Spanish
“auction” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/suˈβasta/
Example
Fuimos a la subasta para comprar muebles.
We went to the auction to buy furniture.
How to say “auction” in Spanish
“Auction” in Spanish is subasta.
Room of bidders raising numbered paddles as prices climb.
Example sentences with subasta
Compré un cuadro en una subasta en línea.
I bought a painting at an online auction.
Tips for using subasta
- Spanish uses pujar for 'to bid' while subastar means 'to auction (off)' and subasta names the event, so bidders are said to pujar at a subasta.