comercial
“comercial” means “commercial” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
commercial
Also: business
📝 In Action
La calle principal es la zona comercial de la ciudad.
A2The main street is the commercial area of the city.
Necesitamos un acuerdo comercial con ese país.
B1We need a trade agreement with that country.
salesperson
Also: sales representative
📝 In Action
El comercial nos visitará mañana para mostrar los productos.
B1The salesperson will visit us tomorrow to show the products.
Mi hermana trabaja como comercial para una empresa de software.
B2My sister works as a sales representative for a software company.
commercial
Also: ad
📝 In Action
¡Qué aburrido! Hay demasiados comerciales en la televisión.
A2How boring! There are too many commercials on television.
El comercial de ese coche es muy pegadizo.
B1The ad for that car is very catchy.
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Words that translate to "comercial" in Spanish:
ad→business→commercial→sales representative→salesperson→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: comercial
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'comercial' as a noun meaning 'advertisement'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *commercium*, meaning 'trade' or 'intercourse,' combining *cum* (with) and *merx* (merchandise).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'comercial' versus 'anuncio'?
'Comercial' specifically refers to an advertisement on television or radio. 'Anuncio' is the general word for any advertisement, whether it's in a newspaper, on a billboard, or online. They are often interchangeable when talking about TV spots, but 'anuncio' is safer for general use.
How do I know if 'comercial' refers to a salesperson or an advertisement?
Context is key! If you hear 'El comercial nos llamó,' it's almost certainly the salesperson because people call you. If you hear 'Vi un comercial en la tele,' it's the advertisement.