comercializar
“comercializar” means “to market” in Spanish (to prepare and offer a product for sale).
to marketAlso: to commercialize, to sell
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La empresa quiere comercializar su nuevo software el próximo año.
B1The company wants to market its new software next year.
Es ilegal comercializar especies en peligro de extinción.
B2It is illegal to trade endangered species.
Han decidido comercializar la artesanía local en internet.
B1They have decided to sell local crafts on the internet.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "comercializar" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: comercializar
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct 'yo' form for 'comercializar' in the past (preterite)?
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📚 Etymology
From the noun 'comercio' (trade), which comes from Latin 'commercium', a combination of 'com-' (together) and 'merx' (merchandise).
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comercializar' the same as 'vender'?
Almost! 'Vender' is just the act of selling. 'Comercializar' is broader; it includes the whole process of getting a product ready for the market, distribution, and selling.
Does this word mean 'to make a TV commercial'?
No. To make a commercial is 'hacer un anuncio' or 'hacer un comercial'. 'Comercializar' is about the business of trading the product.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the normal '-ar' pattern, but remember the 'z' to 'c' spelling change in the preterite 'yo' form and all subjunctive forms.