vendedor
/ven-deh-DOR/
salesperson
As a noun, vendedor means a salesperson or vendor, someone who sells goods.
vendedor(noun)
salesperson
?general term for someone who sells
,seller
?in a transaction or market
vendor
?someone selling goods, often in the street
,dealer
?trade specific
📝 In Action
El vendedor de la tienda nos ofreció un descuento.
A1The salesperson at the store offered us a discount.
Necesitamos un buen vendedor para este nuevo producto.
A2We need a good seller for this new product.
Mi padre fue vendedor de coches durante veinte años.
B1My father was a car salesman for twenty years.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Match
Since this word refers to a male person, you use the masculine article 'el' or 'un'. Remember that the female version is 'vendedora'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up the action and the person
Mistake: "La venta es muy buena."
Correction: El vendedor es muy bueno. ('Venta' means the sale or transaction; 'vendedor' is the person.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
'Vendedor' is standard and professional. In some regions or smaller shops, you might hear 'dependiente' (shop assistant) instead.
The adjective vendedor describes something or someone involved in the action of selling.
vendedor(adjective)
selling
?describing a quality or action
marketable
?having qualities that help sales
📝 In Action
El título es la parte más vendedora del libro.
B1The title is the most selling part of the book (the most marketable part).
Su sonrisa es su arma vendedora.
B2His smile is his selling weapon/asset.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
When used as an adjective, 'vendedor' must match the thing it describes in number (singular/plural) and gender (masculine/feminine). For example, 'una cualidad vendedora' (feminine).
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
This usage often appears in business or marketing contexts to describe features or strategies that actively help promote sales.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vendedor
Question 1 of 2
Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'Mi hermana trabaja como _____ en una tienda de ropa.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'vendedor' and 'comerciante'?
'Vendedor' is usually a specific employee who sells goods for a company (a salesperson). 'Comerciante' is a broader term for a merchant or someone involved in trade and commerce, often running their own business.
How do I make 'vendedor' feminine?
You change the masculine ending '-dor' to the feminine ending '-dora'. So, 'el vendedor' becomes 'la vendedora'.