ventas
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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural for Business
When talking about overall commercial activity or revenue figures (like 'the sales report'), Spanish almost always uses the plural form, 'las ventas', even though the singular 'venta' means 'a sale'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular for Revenue
Mistake: "La venta fue baja."
Correction: Las ventas fueron bajas. (Use the plural 'ventas' when discussing the general performance or revenue of a business.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Sales Team
If you are referring to the group of people who sell, you would say 'el equipo de ventas' (the sales team) or 'el departamento de ventas' (the sales department).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ventas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ventas' to talk about a business's income?
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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.