Vendido (en. Sold)

/benˈðiðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who has sold or betrayed something or someone.
The sellout set aside his principles for money.
El vendido dejó de lado sus principios por dinero.
An object that has been sold.
That sellout no longer belongs to the store.
Ese vendido ya no pertenece a la tienda.
verb
Past participle form of the verb "to sell."
The car has been sold for a week now.
El coche está vendido desde hace una semana.

Etymology

From the verb "vender," which comes from Latin 'vendere' meaning 'to sell.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be sold
To have no options or to be in a compromised situation.
estar vendido
to be a sellout
Referring to someone who has betrayed their principles.
ser un vendido

Related Words

to sell
The action of exchanging something for money.
vender
sale
The action of selling; commercial transaction.
venta

Slang Meanings

A person who has betrayed their group or ideals.
We saw him as a sellout after he switched sides.
Lo miramos como un vendido después de que cambió de bando.
Someone who is easily influenced by external incentives.
Don’t be a sellout, act for yourself.
No seas un vendido, actúa por ti mismo.