vende
/BEN-deh/
sells
When translating 'vende' as 'sells', we visualize a person selling an item at a market.
vende(Verb)
sells
?He/She/It sells
,is selling
?Present continuous action
Sell!
?Tú command form
,you sell (formal)
?Usted present tense
📝 In Action
Mi tío vende coches usados en el centro.
A1My uncle sells used cars downtown.
La tienda solo vende productos orgánicos.
A2The store only sells organic products.
¡Vende esa bicicleta si ya no la usas!
A2Sell that bike if you don't use it anymore!
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Vende'
'Vende' can mean two things: 'he/she/it sells' (present tense) OR 'Sell!' (the familiar command form you use with friends, 'tú'). Context tells you which one is intended.
Regular -ER Verb
This verb is very predictable! It follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ER, making its conjugations easy to learn once you know the pattern.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Sell' and 'Buy'
Mistake: "Using 'vende' when you mean 'compra' (buys)."
Correction: 'Vender' is to let go of something for money, while 'comprar' is to get something for money.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Recipient
Remember that 'vende' is always about the person or thing doing the selling (the subject), not the thing being sold (the direct object).
Figuratively, 'vende' means 'is convincing' or 'plausible', showing an idea that is readily accepted by an audience.
vende(Verb)
is convincing
?A story or idea is plausible
,is believable
?The narrative holds up
sells (an idea)
?The concept is easily accepted
📝 In Action
Esa teoría conspirativa no me vende nada.
B2That conspiracy theory doesn't sell me anything (it's not convincing to me).
La nueva estrategia de marketing vende, la gente está entusiasmada.
C1The new marketing strategy is convincing, people are excited.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
When used figuratively, 'vende' means 'to successfully market' or 'to be accepted.' If something 'vende,' it means the idea is good enough to be 'bought' mentally.
⭐ Usage Tips
Impersonal Subject
This meaning often uses an abstract subject (a story, an idea, an excuse) rather than a person.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vende
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences uses 'vende' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'vende' used for both 'he sells' and the 'tú' command 'sell!'?
In Spanish, for regular verbs, the familiar command form ('tú' affirmative imperative) is often exactly the same as the 'él/ella/usted' present tense form. This is a common pattern for many verbs (e.g., 'come,' 'vive').
Is 'vende' a regular or irregular verb?
'Vende' comes from the verb 'vender,' which is a fully regular -ER verb. This means it follows all the standard conjugation rules perfectly, making it easy to memorize.