Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
venta
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbenta/
Meaning
- feminine nounsale
Example
La venta se completó esta mañana.
The sale was completed this morning.
More examples
Cerramos la venta después de negociar el precio.
We closed the sale after negotiating the price.
Core concept
The moment ownership transfers as money is given for goods or services.
Common phrases
cerrar una venta
close a sale
poner a la venta
put up for sale
venta al por menor
retail sale
Similar words
compra: A buyer gives money to obtain goods or a service.
oferta: A product or service is presented at special terms or as a special deal.
descuento: The listed price is lowered so customers pay less.
promoción: Planned advertising efforts encourage customers to buy goods or services.
Definition in Spanish
Intercambio en el que se entregan bienes o servicios a cambio de dinero.
Word origin
Ultimately from Latin vendere 'to sell', the word entered Spanish via Romance noun formation to name a sale or selling transaction.
Usage tips
- Venta usually names a transaction or availability, so English on sale (meaning discounted) is normally en oferta or en rebajas rather than a la venta.