vendiendo
“vendiendo” means “selling” in Spanish (as in, the action of selling something right now).
selling
Also: marketing, trading
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Mi hermano está vendiendo su vieja bicicleta.
A1My brother is selling his old bicycle.
Estuvimos vendiendo limonada toda la tarde para recaudar fondos.
A2We were selling lemonade all afternoon to raise funds.
La empresa sigue vendiendo mucho a pesar de la crisis.
B1The company continues selling a lot despite the crisis.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'vendiendo'?
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The Spanish verb 'vender' comes from the Latin word 'vendere,' which is a combination of 'venum' (meaning 'price' or 'sale') and 'dare' (meaning 'to give'). So, the word literally means 'to give for a price.'
First recorded: Around the 10th century (as 'vender' in Old Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vendiendo' the same as 'vender'?
No. 'Vender' is the base form (the infinitive, meaning 'to sell'). 'Vendiendo' is the gerund form (like the '-ing' form in English) and means 'selling.' It is used specifically when the action is happening right now or continuously.
Why does 'vendiendo' end in '-iendo' instead of '-ando'?
Spanish verbs are grouped by their endings: -ar, -er, or -ir. Verbs that end in -ar use the '-ando' ending (like 'hablando'), but verbs that end in -er (like 'vender') and -ir use the '-iendo' ending.