Spanish Conversation · Level 46
75 words
Spanish word
vender
Pronunciation
IPA/benˈdeɾ/
Meaning
- verbsell
Example
¿Dónde puedo vender esto?
Where can I sell this?
More examples
No puedo vender entradas sin autorización.
I can't sell tickets without authorization.
Core concept
Exchanging an item for money at a sales counter.
Common phrases
vender entradas
sell tickets
vender al por mayor
sell wholesale
vender en línea
sell online
Similar words
comprar: Obtains an item or service by paying money.
ofrecer: Presents an item or service to someone for their consideration.
regalar: Gives an item to someone without receiving payment.
venderse: Is sold and passes from the seller into a buyer's hands.
Definition in Spanish
Ofrecer y entregar un objeto o servicio a otra persona a cambio de una contraprestación, normalmente dinero.
Word origin
From Latin vendĕre, formed from venum 'goods for sale' plus dare 'to give', so the verb originally meant giving goods in a sale.
Usage tips
- Spanish states the price with por (Lo vendo por 10 euros) and marks the buyer with a (Se lo vendí a María), so price and recipient use different prepositions.