Spanish word

comerciar

Pronunciation

IPA/komeɾˈθjaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbtrade

Example

Nosotros comerciamos con varias empresas.

We trade with several companies.

Illustration for comerciar (trade)

More examples

Muchas tiendas pequeñas hoy comercian en línea.

Many small shops trade online today.

Core concept

People or companies exchanging goods and services for profit.

Common phrases

  • comerciar en línea

    trade online

  • comerciar con clientes

    trade with customers

Similar words

vender: Sell goods or services to someone in exchange for money.
comprar: Obtain goods or services by paying money.
negociar: Discuss terms or prices to reach an agreement.
intercambiar: Mutually exchange goods or information with another person or group.

Definition in Spanish

Negociar o intercambiar mercancías o servicios entre personas o empresas para conseguir ganancias.

Word origin

Spanish comerciar derives from Latin commercium 'trade', formed from com- 'together' and merx 'goods', with the verbal suffix -ar.

Usage tips

  • Comerciar commonly takes con to name the counterparty (comerciar con una empresa), and intercambiar is more natural for casual swapping.

Other meanings

  • buy and sellverb
  • do businessverb

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