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“barter” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɾweke/

Example

¿Quieres hacer un trueque conmigo?

Do you want to barter with me?

Illustration for trueque (barter)

How to say “barter” in Spanish

“Barter” in Spanish is trueque.

Direct exchange of goods or services between people without using money.

Full entry for trueque: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with trueque

Si no quieres dinero, puedes ofrecer un trueque por los libros usados.

If you don't want money, you can offer a trade for the used books.

Tips for using trueque

  • Often used with hacer (hacer un trueque or hacer trueque) to propose a direct, non-monetary swap, and contrasts with intercambio (a broader exchange) and permuta (a formal or legal swap).

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