Spanish word

mayorista

Pronunciation

IPA/maʝoˈɾista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)wholesaler

Example

El mayorista nos ofreció un mejor precio.

The wholesaler offered us a better price.

Illustration for mayorista (wholesaler)

More examples

Llamé al mayorista para confirmar la disponibilidad.

I called the wholesaler to confirm availability.

Core concept

Company selling goods in large lots to resellers.

Common phrases

  • llamar al mayorista

    call the wholesaler

  • hacer un pedido al mayorista

    place an order with the wholesaler

  • negociar con el mayorista

    negotiate with the wholesaler

Similar words

minorista: Sells goods directly to end consumers in small quantities, priced per unit.
distribuidor: Purchases from manufacturers or importers and supplies stock onward to sales outlets.
proveedor: Provides goods or raw materials to companies, often on contract or by regular delivery.
comerciante: Buys and sells goods for profit, operating a shop or trading independently.

Definition in Spanish

Comerciante o empresa que, mediante compras a gran escala, ofrece mercancía para la venta a otros negocios en lugar de al consumidor final.

Word origin

Formed from Spanish mayor ('greater') plus -ista and tracing to Latin maior, originally indicating a person or firm engaged in large-scale transactions.

Usage tips

  • In commercial contexts prices from a mayorista are often quoted per lot or pallet rather than per unit, which differs from retail pricing practices.

Opposites

Related words

  • mayoreowholesalingnoun

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