Vende (en. Sells)

/ˈbende/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of donating or transferring ownership of something in exchange for a price.
She sells her car because she needs the money.
Ella vende su coche porque necesita el dinero.
To offer something on the market to receive money in return.
The store sells summer clothes.
La tienda vende ropas de verano.
To carry out sales of products or services.
The merchant sells fruits and vegetables.
El comerciante vende frutas y verduras.
To give something to someone in a commercial transaction.
The real estate agent sells houses in that area.
El agente inmobiliario vende casas en esa zona.

Etymology

From Latin 'vendere', which means 'to sell' or 'to deliver in exchange for a price'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sells smoke
To offer something that cannot be fulfilled or that is misleading.
vende humo
sells his soul
To do something immoral for personal gain.
vende su alma
sells dear
To set a high price on something.
vende caro

Related Words

sell
To perform the action of selling.
vender
sale
Wound covered with a protective material.
venda
sale
Process of transferring ownership through payment.
venta

Slang Meanings

To be in a difficult situation
He is on the street and sells.
Está en la calle y vende.
To sell something quickly and without regulation
He sells on the corner without permission.
Él vende en la esquina sin permiso.