Sold (en. Sold)

/soʊld/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To have delivered a product or service in exchange for money.
She sold her car for a good amount.
Ella vendió su coche por una buena cantidad.
To transfer ownership of something to another person.
The owners have sold the house due to the move.
Los propietarios han vendido la casa debido a la mudanza.
To carry out a commercial transaction.
The store sold a lot during Black Friday.
La tienda se vendió mucho durante el Black Friday.

Etymology

From Old English 'sieldan', which means 'to deliver'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

for sale
Something that is available to be sold.
en venta
to sell smoke
To deceive with promises that cannot be fulfilled.
vender humo
to sell a cat for a hare
To trick someone by offering something inferior to what is promised.
vender gato por liebre

Related Words

to sell
Act of exchanging goods or services for money.
vender
purchase
Action of acquiring something in exchange for money.
compra
customer
Person who acquires a good or service.
cliente

Slang Meanings

Sold
Verse that challenges loyalty in exchange for rewards.
Estrofa que reta la lealtad a cambio de recompensas.
Marketed
Used to describe when someone becomes a product or brand.
Usado para describir cuando alguien se convierte en un producto o marca.