Almoneda (en. Auction)

al-mo-ne-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sale where items are offered to the highest bidder.
The auction in town attracted many people.
Ang almoneda sa bayan ay nagdala ng maraming tao.
A public sale of properties or items.
At the auction, many buyers were present.
Sa almoneda, maraming mamimili ang nagsisidaan.
A trading process where the value of items increases based on competition.
The auction system helps increase the prices of art.
Ang Sistema ng almoneda ay tumutulong sa pagtaas ng presyo ng sining.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

Long live the auction
A statement expressing joy at an auction.
Mabuhay ang almoneda

Related Words

bid
The amount offered by a person to purchase an item at an auction.
bid
mart
A marketplace where items can be sold and bought, often including auctions.
mart

Slang Meanings

Bargain sale
Of course, the almoneda is for the masses; it's affordable for your budget.
Siyempre, ang almoneda, pang-masa yan; kayang-kaya ng bulsa mo.
Selling of second-hand items
I love shopping at the almoneda; there's so much you can earn from the items.
Mahilig akong mamili sa almoneda, ang daming pwedeng pagkakitaan mula sa mga gamit.