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comerciales

koh-mer-SYAH-les/ko.meɾˈsja.les/

commercials

Also: ads, spots
NounmB1
Spain
A colorful television screen displaying a brightly colored box of cereal being advertised by a smiling cartoon character.

📝 In Action

Pusieron tres comerciales seguidos durante el descanso.

A2

They showed three commercials in a row during the break.

Odio ver películas en la tele por la cantidad de comerciales.

B1

I hate watching movies on TV because of the number of ads.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • pausa comercial – commercial break
  • bloque de comerciales – block of commercials

commercial, business

Also: trading
A close-up view of two hands performing a transaction, exchanging a coin for a wrapped package across a simple wooden counter.

📝 In Action

Ellos firmaron acuerdos comerciales muy importantes.

B2

They signed very important commercial agreements.

Las relaciones comerciales entre ambos países mejoraron.

B2

The trade relations between both countries improved.

Necesitamos más espacios comerciales en esta área.

C1

We need more commercial spaces in this area.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mercantiles (mercantile)
  • negocios (business)

Antonyms

  • residenciales (residential)
  • domésticos (domestic)

Common Collocations

  • zona comercial – commercial zone
  • derechos comerciales – commercial rights

sales representatives, salespeople

Also: agents
Nounm/fB2
A smiling sales representative in business attire holding a tablet and standing next to a display of colorful brochures.

📝 In Action

Los nuevos comerciales están aprendiendo las técnicas de venta.

B2

The new sales representatives are learning the sales techniques.

Las comerciales de la compañía viajaron a la feria de negocios.

C1

The company's female sales agents traveled to the business fair.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vendedores (sellers)
  • agentes (agents)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • equipo de comerciales – sales team
  • jefe de comerciales – head of sales

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Quick Quiz: comerciales

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'comerciales' to refer to people?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin root *commercium*, meaning 'trade' or 'traffic,' which combines *cum* (with) and *merx* (merchandise or goods). It describes anything related to the business of buying and selling.

First recorded: 15th century (as 'comercial')

Cognates (Related words)

English: commercialFrench: commercial

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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.'