venta
“venta” means “sale” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
sale, selling
Also: deal
📝 In Action
La venta de mi coche fue muy rápida.
A1The sale of my car was very quick.
Necesitamos aumentar la venta de productos orgánicos.
A2We need to increase the selling of organic products.
Esta tienda está prohibida la venta de alcohol a menores.
B1This store prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.
sales
Also: turnover
📝 In Action
Las ventas de la compañía aumentaron un 15% el mes pasado.
B1The company's sales increased by 15% last month.
Mi primo trabaja en el departamento de ventas.
B1My cousin works in the sales department.
Tenemos que analizar el informe de ventas trimestrales.
B2We have to analyze the quarterly sales report.
inn
Also: roadside tavern
📝 In Action
Los viajeros pasaron la noche en una venta antigua cerca del camino real.
B2The travelers spent the night in an old inn near the royal road.
El Quijote se imaginó que la venta era un castillo.
C1Don Quixote imagined that the inn was a castle.
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Quick Quiz: venta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'venta' in its business/revenue sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'venta' comes directly from the verb 'vender' (to sell), which itself originated from the Latin word 'vendere'. Its historical meaning as an 'inn' stems from the fact that these establishments were primarily places where goods (food, wine, lodging) were sold to travelers.
First recorded: 13th century (in its commercial sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'venta' and 'rebaja'?
'Venta' simply means 'a sale' or 'the act of selling.' 'Rebaja' means 'discount' or 'reduction.' If a store announces 'rebajas,' it means they are having a promotional event with lower prices. If something is 'a la venta,' it just means it is available to be sold.
Why is 'venta' sometimes used to mean 'inn'?
This is an older meaning, particularly in Spain. Historically, a 'venta' was a small roadside stop where travelers could buy necessary goods and services (food, lodging, etc.). It was essentially a place of commerce (a sale point) on the road.