Mixing up 'Vender' and 'Comprar'

Remember that 'vendo' only refers to the action 'I sell.' It is the simplest form of the verb 'vender' (to sell) in the present time.

The 'Yo' Form

Since 'vender' is a regular -ER verb, you can use its pattern to conjugate many other common verbs like 'comer' (to eat) and 'aprender' (to learn).

Regular -ER Verb

You almost always need to say *what* you are selling right after 'vendo': 'Vendo [something].'

Use with Direct Object

Extremely common. This is the 'I' form of the verb 'vender' (to sell) in the simple present tense.

When you use 'vender' to mean 'sell out' or 'betray oneself,' it is often used with the reflexive pronoun 'me' (vendo *me*), meaning 'I sell myself/I sell out.'

Reflexive Use for Betrayal

If you are selling an object (like a car), the meaning is literal. If you are selling an abstract concept (like ideals or soul), the meaning is figurative betrayal.

Context is Key

Less common, used figuratively to mean betrayal or abandoning ideals.

Learn the Spanish word 'vendo' (I sell), the first-person conjugation of 'vender.' Includes literal and figurative meanings, complete verb tables, and practical examples.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

imperfect

preterite

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

Practice Conjugations