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    Mercado (en. Market)

    /meɾˈkaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of buyers and sellers in a given place.
    The market is full of people buying fruits and vegetables.
    El mercado está lleno de gente comprando frutas y verduras.
    Activities related to the buying and selling of products.
    The technology market grew this year.
    El mercado de tecnología creció este año.
    Physical space where commercial transactions take place.
    Open-air markets are popular in many cities.
    Los mercados al aire libre son populares en muchas ciudades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mercatus', which means 'commerce, market'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    black market
    Illegal trade in goods and services.
    mercado negro
    to be on the market
    To be available for buying or selling.
    estar en el mercado
    to do the shopping
    To go buy provisions or basic products.
    hacer mercado

    Related Words

    flea market
    Small market, usually temporary, where second-hand goods are sold.
    mercadillo
    merchandise
    Set of products offered for sale.
    mercadería
    merchant
    Person engaged in commerce.
    comerciante

    Slang Meanings

    Flea market
    At the flea market, you can find antiques at a good price.
    En el mercado de pulgas se puede encontrar antigüedades a buen precio.
    stock market
    The stock market experienced significant fluctuations today.
    El mercado de valores experimentó una gran fluctuación hoy.