Venta (en. Sale)

/ˈventa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action and effect of selling.
The ticket sale for the concert starts tomorrow.
La venta de boletos para el concierto comienza mañana.
Commercial transaction in which a good is exchanged for money.
This is the biggest sale of the year.
Esta es la venta más grande del año.
Business or establishment where sales are made.
The store has a special sale this weekend.
La tienda tiene una venta especial este fin de semana.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'vendita', which means 'sale' or 'what is sold'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wholesale sale
Sale of products in large quantities, usually at a low price.
venta al por mayor
retail sale
Sale of products to individual consumers, usually at regular price.
venta al por menor
flash sale
Limited-time sales promotion that offers significant discounts.
venta flash

Related Words

to sell
To give something in exchange for money.
vender
seller
Person who carries out the action of selling.
vendedor

Slang Meanings

To make a quick and successful sale.
That was a crazy sale I made at the fair.
Esa fue una venta de loca que hice en la feria.
To offer products at a good price.
This place always has good sales.
Este lugar siempre tiene buenas ventas.