ventas
“ventas” means “sales” in Spanish (commercial activity or revenue).
sales
Also: revenue, turnover
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Las ventas de la empresa aumentaron un 15% este trimestre.
A2The company's sales increased by 15% this quarter.
¿Dónde está el departamento de ventas?
A1Where is the sales department?
Tuvimos unas ventas muy bajas en diciembre.
A2We had very low sales in December.
El éxito de un negocio depende de sus ventas.
B1A business's success depends on its sales.
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Words that translate to "ventas" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: ventas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ventas' to talk about a business's income?
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Comes from the singular noun 'venta' (a sale), which in turn comes from the Latin verb 'vendere' meaning 'to sell.' This Latin word is a combination of 'venum' (price) and 'dare' (to give).
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'venta' and 'ventas'?
'Venta' (singular) refers to a single transaction, like 'I made a sale.' 'Ventas' (plural) refers to the overall commercial activity, the revenue, or the sales department, like 'The sales are good this year.'
How do I translate 'Sale!' (as in a discount event)?
For a discount event, you would usually say '¡Rebajas!' (most common in Spain) or '¡Ofertas!' or '¡Venta especial!' (common in Latin America). You would not typically use '¡Ventas!' by itself.