Spanish Conversation · Level 81
60 words
Spanish word
vendedor
Pronunciation
IPA/bendeˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounseller, salesperson
Example
El vendedor me ofreció un descuento.
The seller offered me a discount.
More examples
En la tienda, el vendedor me recomendó otro modelo.
In the store, the store salesperson recommended another model to me.
Core concept
Person offering goods or services to a customer.
Common phrases
vendedor en la tienda
store salesperson
vendedor ambulante
street vendor
vendedor en línea
online seller
Similar words
dependiente: Serves customers inside a store, answering questions and ringing up sales.
cajero: Processes customer payments and manages the cash drawer at checkout.
vendedor ambulante: Sells merchandise while moving between locations, often on sidewalks or plazas.
comerciante: Engages in buying and selling goods on a small commercial scale.
Definition in Spanish
Trabajador o profesional que ofrece productos o servicios a clientes a cambio de un pago.
Word origin
From Spanish vender 'to sell' (from Latin vendĕre) plus the agentive suffix -dor, so vendedor literally means 'one who sells'.
Usage tips
- Although English vendor is a close cognate, Spanish vendedor typically names an individual seller or shop assistant rather than a corporate supplier.