Mercaderes (en. Merchants)

/meɾkaˈðeɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who trade or sell goods.
Merchants traveled from town to town selling their products.
Los mercaderes viajaban de pueblo en pueblo vendiendo sus productos.
Merchants who import and export goods.
In the Middle Ages, merchants were fundamental to the economy.
En la Edad Media, los mercaderes eran fundamentales para la economía.
Individuals who engage in commercial activity regularly.
The market merchants offer a variety of fresh products.
Los mercaderes del mercado ofrecen una variedad de productos frescos.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'mercator', which means 'merchant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

merchant of dreams
A person who attempts to sell illusions or hopes.
mercader de sueños
merchant of the night
Someone who does business at night, often related to unclear activities.
mercader de la noche
merchant of life
Refers to someone who sells or trades in essential aspects of life.
mercader de la vida

Related Words

commerce
Economic activity of exchanging goods and services.
comercio
products
Goods that can be bought or sold.
productos
transaction
Agreement or contract made between two parties for the exchange of goods or services.
transacción

Slang Meanings

Seller
That guy is a merchant, always has the latest in technology.
Ese tipo es un mercader, siempre tiene lo último en tecnología.
Shrewd dealer
The merchant I met in the neighborhood knew how to close deals.
El mercader que conocí en el barrio sabía cómo cerrar tratos.