Mercadería (en. Commodity)

/mer.ka.ðe.ˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Products or goods that are traded.
The merchandise arrived in perfect condition.
La mercadería llegó en perfectas condiciones.
Any type of goods that are bought and sold.
We need to review the merchandise before making the sale.
Necesitamos revisar la mercadería antes de realizar la venta.
Supplies intended for wholesale or retail sale.
The business benefits from the good quality of its merchandise.
El negocio se beneficia de la buena calidad de su mercadería.

Etymology

From Latin 'merchandia', meaning 'trade' or 'goods'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

merchandise in transit
products that are on their way to their destination.
mercadería en tránsito
receive merchandise
process of accepting and verifying the shipment of products.
recibir mercadería
quality merchandise
goods that meet high-quality standards.
mercadería de calidad

Related Words

trade
Activity of buying and selling products.
comercio
goods
Synonym for merchandise, refers to tradable goods.
mercancía
distributor
Person or company that distributes merchandise.
distribuidor

Slang Meanings

People who sell products at low prices.
That place is full of smuggled merchandise.
Ese lugar está lleno de mercadería de contrabando.
Second-hand items or products.
At the flea market, you can find a lot of used merchandise.
En el mercado de pulgas, puedes encontrar mucha mercadería usada.