Spanish word

minorista

Pronunciation

IPA/minoˈɾista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)retailer

Example

Busco un minorista de electrónica.

I am looking for a retailer of electronics.

Illustration for minorista (retailer)

More examples

¿El minorista acepta devoluciones los domingos?

Does the retailer accept returns on Sundays?

Core concept

Person or shop that sells products directly to end consumers in small quantities.

Common phrases

  • un minorista online

    an online retailer

  • el minorista de barrio

    the local retailer

  • el minorista pequeño

    the small-scale retailer

Similar words

detallista: Operates a retail outlet or small shop selling merchandise directly to consumers.
vendedor: Acts as a salesperson who sells goods directly to customers, possibly without owning the shop.

Definition in Spanish

Comercio o persona que vende productos directamente al consumidor final en cantidades pequeñas o unidades individuales.

Word origin

From Latin minor 'smaller' plus the occupational suffix -ista, originally meaning someone who sells in smaller units.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation people often use tienda or vendedor, while minorista appears more in business or formal texts and contrasts with mayorista 'wholesaler' when talking about pricing.

Other meanings

  • retailadjective

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