venta
/BEHN-tah/
sale
A single venta (sale) transaction.
venta(noun)
sale
?A single transaction of selling something
,selling
?The activity or act of trading goods for money
deal
?Informal term for a completed sale
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though 'venta' ends in 'a', which often signals feminine, remember that it MUST always be used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'una venta', 'la venta').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Venta' and 'Tienda'
Mistake: "Voy a la venta para comprar pan. (I am going to the sale to buy bread.)"
Correction: Voy a la tienda para comprar pan. ('Venta' is the act of selling; 'tienda' is the place.)
⭐ Usage Tips
How to say 'for sale'
Use the phrase 'estar a la venta' (to be for sale) when describing an item available for purchase.
Depicting the total volume of ventas (sales).
venta(noun)
sales
?Total revenue or the sales department of a company
turnover
?Financial term for total sales
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The Plural Form
When referring to the total business performance or the department, 'venta' is almost always used in the plural: 'las ventas'.
A historical venta (inn) providing food and lodging.
venta(noun)
inn
?Historical roadside establishment providing food and lodging
roadside tavern
?A humble place to stop during a journey
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Historical Context
This meaning refers to the old, humble inns often found on major routes in Spain, where travelers would stop to buy food and shelter.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: venta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'venta' in its business/revenue sense?
📚 More Resources
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.