Spanish Conversation · Level 110
60 words
Spanish word
subastador
Pronunciation
IPA/suβastaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounauctioneer
Example
El subastador anunció el siguiente lote.
The auctioneer announced the next lot up for bidding.
More examples
Antes de empezar, el subastador pidió silencio.
Before starting, the auctioneer asked for silence.
Core concept
Person who conducts an auction, presents lots, and manages the bidding.
Common phrases
el subastador de la casa
the house auctioneer
subastador profesional
professional auctioneer
contratar a un subastador
hire an auctioneer
Similar words
rematador: Oversees the sale process and formally confirms winning bids.
martillero: Encourages bids with a gavel and signals when a lot is sold.
Definition in Spanish
Profesional o persona que conduce una subasta, presenta los lotes, gestiona las pujas y adjudica los bienes al mejor postor.
Word origin
From the Spanish verb subastar 'to auction' plus the agentive suffix -dor, which forms nouns for the person who performs an action.
Usage tips
- In casual Spanish, speakers often talk about the auction action with verbs (subastar, pujar, salir a subasta) rather than repeatedly naming the subastador.