comerciales
/koh-mer-SYAH-les/
commercials
As a noun, comerciales refers to advertisements, such as those seen on TV.
comerciales(noun)
commercials
?TV or radio advertisements
ads
?short for advertisements
,spots
?advertising segments
📝 In Action
Pusieron tres comerciales seguidos durante el descanso.
A2They showed three commercials in a row during the break.
Odio ver películas en la tele por la cantidad de comerciales.
B1I hate watching movies on TV because of the number of ads.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural Noun
This meaning of 'comerciales' is always used as a masculine plural noun, meaning 'the advertisements.' The singular form is 'el comercial'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on Media
Use 'comerciales' specifically for audio/visual advertisements (TV, radio, internet video). For print or general advertising, use 'anuncios'.
Something comercial is related to commerce or trade, like this simple exchange of money for goods.
comerciales(adjective)
commercial
?relating to commerce or trade
,business
?related to business activities
trading
?related to buying and selling
📝 In Action
Ellos firmaron acuerdos comerciales muy importantes.
B2They signed very important commercial agreements.
Las relaciones comerciales entre ambos países mejoraron.
B2The trade relations between both countries improved.
Necesitamos más espacios comerciales en esta área.
C1We need more commercial spaces in this area.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'comerciales' must match the noun it describes in number (plural) and gender (masculine or feminine). Since it ends in -e, the form stays the same for both genders (e.g., 'acuerdos comerciales' and 'relaciones comerciales').
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Purpose
Use this adjective to describe something whose main purpose is buying, selling, or trade, such as a 'calle comercial' (commercial street).
A comercial can also be a sales representative, someone who sells products or services.
comerciales(noun)
sales representatives
?people who sell products/services
,salespeople
?general term for sales staff
agents
?business agents
📝 In Action
Los nuevos comerciales están aprendiendo las técnicas de venta.
B2The new sales representatives are learning the sales techniques.
Las comerciales de la compañía viajaron a la feria de negocios.
C1The company's female sales agents traveled to the business fair.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Flexibility
When referring to people, 'comerciales' can be either masculine ('los comerciales' for men or mixed groups) or feminine ('las comerciales' for all women). The singular form is 'el/la comercial'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional Setting
This term is often preferred over 'vendedores' (sellers) in a professional or corporate setting, as it sounds more formal and specialized.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comerciales
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'comerciales' to refer to people?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comerciales' the same as 'anuncios'?
They are very similar! 'Comerciales' specifically refers to video or audio advertisements (like on TV or radio). 'Anuncios' is a broader term that can mean any advertisement, including print, digital banners, or general notices.
How do I know if 'comerciales' means 'ads' or 'salespeople'?
Look at the context. If it follows a verb like 'ver' (to watch) or 'poner' (to show) and relates to media, it means 'ads.' If it is the subject of a business-related verb like 'vender' (to sell) or 'viajar' (to travel for work), it means 'salespeople.'