comercio
“comercio” means “commerce” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
commerce, trade
Also: business
📝 In Action
El comercio internacional ha crecido mucho este año.
B1International trade has grown a lot this year.
Estudió la historia del comercio en la antigüedad.
B2She studied the history of commerce in antiquity.
shop, store
Also: establishment
📝 In Action
Hay un nuevo comercio de ropa en la esquina.
A2There is a new clothing shop on the corner.
Los pequeños comercios están sufriendo por la crisis.
B1Small businesses (shops) are suffering due to the crisis.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: comercio
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'comercio' to mean 'a physical store'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *commercium*, which is built from *cum* (meaning 'with' or 'together') and *merx* (meaning 'merchandise' or 'goods'). It literally means 'dealing with goods together.'
First recorded: 13th century (in Old Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'comercio' y 'negocio'?
Both are related to business! 'Comercio' usually refers to the general system of buying and selling (like 'international trade') or a physical shop. 'Negocio' is broader; it can mean a specific deal, a company, or just the idea of 'business' in general ('es un buen negocio').