vendo
/VEN-doh/
I sell
When used to mean 'I sell' in the context of a transaction, 'vendo' describes exchanging goods for money.
vendo(Verb)
I sell
?exchanging goods for money
I market
?presenting something positively
📝 In Action
Yo vendo pasteles caseros todos los sábados en el mercado.
A1I sell homemade cakes every Saturday at the market.
¿Qué vendo ahora? ¿Los libros o la televisión?
A2What am I selling now? The books or the television?
Vendo mi experiencia como un valor añadido a la empresa.
B1I market my experience as added value to the company.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Yo' Form
Remember that 'vendo' only refers to the action 'I sell.' It is the simplest form of the verb 'vender' (to sell) in the present time.
Regular -ER Verb
Since 'vender' is a regular -ER verb, you can use its pattern to conjugate many other common verbs like 'comer' (to eat) and 'aprender' (to learn).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Vender' and 'Comprar'
Mistake: "Using 'Compro' when you mean 'I sell.'"
Correction: 'Vendo' means 'I sell' (giving away for money). 'Compro' means 'I buy' (receiving for money). They are opposites!
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Direct Object
You almost always need to say what you are selling right after 'vendo': 'Vendo [something].'
Used figuratively, 'vendo' can mean 'I sell out,' indicating a betrayal of principles or ideals for personal gain.
📝 In Action
No vendo mis ideales solo por un poco de dinero, eso nunca.
B2I don't sell out my ideals just for a little money, never that.
Siento que me vendo cuando hago un trabajo que detesto.
C1I feel like I'm selling out when I do a job I hate.
💡 Grammar Points
Reflexive Use for Betrayal
When you use 'vender' to mean 'sell out' or 'betray oneself,' it is often used with the reflexive pronoun 'me' (vendo me), meaning 'I sell myself/I sell out.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are selling an object (like a car), the meaning is literal. If you are selling an abstract concept (like ideals or soul), the meaning is figurative betrayal.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'vendo' in its figurative meaning (to sell out/betray)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vendo' a regular or irregular verb?
'Vendo' comes from the verb 'vender,' which is a fully regular -ER verb. This is great news because it means its conjugations follow the standard pattern perfectly, making it easy to learn.
How do I say 'I am selling' in Spanish?
While 'vendo' (I sell) often works, if you want to emphasize that the action is happening right now, you can use the continuous form: 'Estoy vendiendo' (I am selling/I am in the process of selling).