Trueque (en. Barter)

/ˈtwɛ.ke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Agreement between two parties to exchange goods or services.
The barter between farmers allowed them to obtain what they needed without spending money.
El trueque entre los agricultores les permitió obtener lo que necesitaban sin gastar dinero.
Exchange system based on mutual need.
Barter has been a common practice in many cultures throughout history.
El trueque ha sido una práctica común en muchas culturas a lo largo de la historia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'traicere', which means 'to change', 'to exchange'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a barter
To carry out an exchange of goods or services.
hacer un trueque
cultural barter
Exchange of goods or services with a focus on culture.
trueque cultural
barter market
A place where exchanges of goods or services are made without money.
mercado de trueque

Related Words

exchange
Exchange of one thing for another.
canje
barter
Exchange of goods or services without money.
barter
trade
Action of changing something for another thing.
intercambio

Slang Meanings

Changing things between friends.
Yesterday I made a barter with my friends for books.
Ayer hice un trueque con mis amigos por libros.
Informal exchange of objects.
We are going to do a toy barter this weekend.
Vamos a hacer un trueque de juguetes este fin de semana.