Vendiendo (en. Selling)

/benˈdjen̪do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of trading or exchanging goods.
She is selling her car because she needs money.
Ella está vendiendo su coche porque necesita dinero.
Act of giving something in exchange for a price.
We are selling empanadas in the square.
Estamos vendiendo empanadas en la plaza.
Process of persuading someone to acquire a product or service.
The salesperson is selling the idea of a new project.
El vendedor está vendiendo la idea de un nuevo proyecto.

Etymology

From the verb 'vender', which comes from the Latin 'vendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

selling smoke
Promising more than can be fulfilled.
vendiendo humo
selling the bear's skin before hunting it
Making plans about something that has not yet been achieved.
vendiendo la piel del oso antes de cazarlo
I am not selling anything
Expression used to indicate that a product is not being offered.
no estoy vendiendo nada

Related Words

sale
Action of selling something.
venta
seller
Person dedicated to selling.
vendedor
buying
Action of acquiring a product or service.
comprando
product
Good that is offered for sale.
producto

Slang Meanings

Selling in bulk
In this market, they are selling in bulk, much cheaper.
En este mercado están vendiendo a granel, mucho más barato.
To sell out
That artist sold out to the highest bidder.
Ese artista se vendió al mejor postor.