Spanish Conversation · Level 192
15 words
Spanish word
exportador
Pronunciation
IPA/ekspoɾtaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounexporter
Example
El exportador envió la mercancía ayer.
The exporter shipped the merchandise yesterday.
More examples
El exportador internacional negoció las condiciones con el comprador.
The international exporter negotiated the terms with the buyer.
Core concept
Person or company that ships goods to other countries.
Common phrases
exportador internacional
international exporter
exportador de frutas
fruit exporter
exportador nacional
national exporter
Similar words
comerciante: Buys and sells goods for profit in markets or shops.
vendedor: Sells products or services directly to customers.
empresario: Runs a company or business and directs its operations.
exportista: Operates mainly by exporting goods to foreign markets.
Definition in Spanish
Persona o empresa que se dedica a enviar mercancías a otros países.
Word origin
From Spanish exportar, ultimately from Latin exportare (ex- 'out' + portare 'carry'), plus the agentive suffix -dor meaning 'one who performs the action'.
Usage tips
- In business Spanish, speakers often add empresa or use exportadora to make clear the party is a company rather than an individual.
Opposites
- importadorimporternoun
Related words
- exportarexportverb
- exportaciónexportnoun
- exportableexportableadjective