Spanish word

postor

Pronunciation

IPA/posˈtoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbidder

Example

El postor ofreció más que los demás.

The bidder offered more than the others.

Illustration for postor (bidder)

More examples

¿Quién será el postor con la oferta más alta?

Who will be the bidder with the highest bid?

Core concept

Person raising an auction paddle to offer a price.

Common phrases

  • postor con la oferta más alta

    bidder with the highest bid

  • puja del postor

    bidder's bid

Similar words

pujador: Acts as an auction bidder who actively raises the price during a live sale.
oferente: Presents a monetary offer or proposal that specifies price and conditions.
licitante: Enters procurement or contract competitions by placing formal bids to win work.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que ofrece una cantidad de dinero para adquirir algo en una subasta o que presenta una oferta en un proceso de licitación.

Word origin

From Latin postulāre 'to request', it entered Spanish as postor to name someone who makes an offer in auctions or formal bidding processes.

Usage tips

  • In everyday auctions Spanish often uses pujador for the person raising bids, while postor is more common in formal notices and written offers.

Other meanings

  • tenderernoun

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