Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
comisionista
Pronunciation
IPA/komisjoˈnista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)commission agent
Example
Contratamos a un comisionista para vender nuestros productos.
We hired a commission agent to sell our products.
More examples
El comisionista recibió su comisión al finalizar la venta.
The commission agent received his commission upon completing the sale.
Core concept
Intermediary who earns a percentage of completed sales.
Common phrases
trabajar como comisionista
work as a commission agent
vender a través de un comisionista
sell through a commission agent
Similar words
vendedor: Sells goods or services directly to customers and accepts payment.
representante: Represents a company or brand and sells its products on the company's behalf.
agente: Negotiates terms and closes deals for specific assigned clients.
intermediario: Facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers by arranging introductions or terms.
Definition in Spanish
Trabajador que actúa como intermediario en ventas y cobra un porcentaje u honorario según los resultados de sus gestiones.
Word origin
From Spanish comisión 'commission' plus agentive suffix -ista, with comisión from Latin commissio 'a handing over', indicating an intermediary rewarded by commissions on sales.
Usage tips
- The statement 'Soy comisionista' often leaves unclear whether the speaker also receives a base salary, so many Spanish speakers specify the product or say 'con sueldo fijo' to clarify.
Opposites
- asalariadosalaried employeenoun
Related words
- comisióncommissionnoun
- comisionarcommissionverb
- comisionadocommissionedadjective