Comerciantes (en. Traders)
[ko-mer-'sjantes]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person dedicated to buying and selling goods.
The merchants at the market always have fresh products.
Los comerciantes del mercado siempre tienen productos frescos.
An individual who engages in regular commercial activity.
Merchants often use marketing strategies to attract customers.
Los comerciantes suelen utilizar estrategias de marketing para atraer clientes.
A person who acts as an intermediary in a commercial transaction.
The merchant negotiated a good price for the goods.
El comerciante negoció un buen precio por las mercancías.
Etymology
From Latin 'commerciantes', form of the verb 'commercium' which means commerce.
Common Phrases and Expressions
street vendors
Vendors who move from one place to another to offer their products.
comerciantes ambulantes
merchants' association
A group formed by merchants to defend their interests.
asociación de comerciantes
merchants' fair
An event where several merchants display and sell their products.
feria de comerciantes
Related Words
trade
Activity of buying and selling goods.
comercio
merchandise
Goods that are bought or sold.
mercancía
business
Commercial activity or enterprise.
negocio
Slang Meanings
buddy of trade
That guy is the buddy of trade; he always has the best deal.
Ese tipo es el pana del comercio, siempre tiene la mejor oferta.
sales guy
The sales guy offered me a discount for buying wholesale.
El tío de las ventas me ofreció un descuento por comprar al por mayor.