Ventero (en. Innkeeper)

/benˈteɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who sells things in a market or on the street.
The vendor offered fresh fruits in the square.
El ventero ofrecía frutas frescas en la plaza.
A street vendor, especially of food products.
Vendors are common at local fairs.
Los venteros son comunes en las ferias locales.
A person who makes occasional or temporary sales.
I saw a vendor selling used books in the park.
Vi a un ventero vender libros usados en el parque.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ventor', which refers to one who sells.

Common Phrases and Expressions

street vendor
Seller who offers products in public spaces.
ventero de la calle
to be a vendor
To reflect a constant sales or negotiation attitude.
ser ventero
to work as a vendor
To engage in sales activities in non-established locations.
trabajar como ventero

Related Words

sale
The action of selling products or services.
venta
seller
A person who is dedicated to selling products.
vendedor
fair
Temporary market where products are sold outdoors.
feria

Slang Meanings

Informally refers to a person who is always selling something.
That guy is a vendor, he always has something to offer.
Ese tipo es un ventero, siempre tiene algo que ofrecer.
Colloquial use to refer to a persuasive seller.
Don't be a vendor, don't convince me to spend more.
No seas ventero, no me convenzas de gastar más.