Vendedor (en. Salesperson)

/ben.de.ˈdoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who offers and sells products or services.
The vendor showed me several options for televisions.
El vendedor me mostró varias opciones de televisores.
Sales representative in a company.
The company's seller is in charge of the negotiations.
El vendedor de la compañía se encarga de las negociaciones.
A person who works in a commercial establishment and assists customers.
The vendor in the store was very friendly and helpful.
El vendedor en la tienda era muy amable y servicial.

Etymology

From the verb vender, which comes from the Latin 'vendere', meaning 'to offer something in exchange for money'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

street vendor
A person who sells products in the street or in public places.
vendedor ambulante
commission-based seller
A seller who earns a percentage of the sales they make.
vendedor a comisión
seller of dreams
A person who persuades others in an idealistic or misleading way.
vendedor de sueños

Related Words

sale
Action of selling or conducting a commercial transaction.
venta
buyer
A person who acquires goods or services in exchange for money.
comprador
merchandise
A good or product offered for sale.
mercancía

Slang Meanings

Sell ducks
That guy is a sell-ducks, don't trust him.
Ese tipo es un vende-patos, no confíes en él.
Pitch
The pitch at the fair always has good prices.
El piche de la feria siempre tiene buenos precios.
Helmsman
That helmsman doesn't sell to just anyone.
Ese timonel no le vende a cualquiera.