vendió
/ben-DYOH/
sold
This illustration shows the simple act of selling an item, representing "vendió" as 'sold'.
📝 In Action
Mi hermano vendió su colección de cómics el año pasado.
A1My brother sold his comic book collection last year.
¿Quién vendió esta casa tan rápido?
A2Who sold this house so quickly?
Usted vendió la idea antes de que yo pudiera decir algo.
B1You (formal) sold the idea before I could say anything.
💡 Grammar Points
Action Completed in the Past
'Vendió' is in the simple past (preterite tense), meaning the action of selling started and finished completely at a specific moment in the past.
Regular Verb Pattern
The verb 'vender' is a regular '-er' verb, which means its endings follow a predictable pattern. This makes it easy to conjugate!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Mistake: "Usar 'vendía' cuando se necesita 'vendió'."
Correction: Use 'vendió' (preterite) when the selling was a single, finished event: 'Vendió el coche ayer.' Use 'vendía' (imperfect) only for ongoing past habits or descriptions: 'Antes vendía flores en el mercado.' (He used to sell flowers...)
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Identification
The accent mark over the 'ó' is a huge clue! Almost all third-person singular (él/ella/usted) verbs in the simple past tense end in an accented vowel.
When "vendió" means 'betrayed,' it refers to selling out or giving away a secret for profit, as shown by the covert exchange in this image.
vendió(verb)
betrayed
?sold out a secret or person
compromised
?integrity or principles
📝 In Action
Todo el equipo sintió que el capitán los vendió por un contrato mejor.
C1The whole team felt the captain sold them out for a better contract.
La prensa dijo que el político vendió sus principios.
B2The press said the politician compromised his principles.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
In this sense, 'vendió' doesn't mean exchanging for money, but rather sacrificing loyalty or principles for personal gain.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If the sentence is about a person, an organization, or an idea (not a physical object), 'vendió' likely means 'betrayed' or 'sold out'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vendió
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'vendió' in its figurative sense (betrayal)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'vendió' different from 'vendía'?
'Vendió' is the simple past (preterite) and is used for single, completed events ('He sold the bike yesterday'). 'Vendía' is the descriptive past (imperfect) and is used for habits, descriptions, or ongoing actions in the past ('He used to sell bikes').
Does 'vendió' always refer to a person?
No. While it often refers to 'él' or 'ella' (he or she), it can also refer to 'usted' (you formal) or an inanimate object or entity ('La tienda vendió todo').