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How to Say "sold out" in Spanish

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agotado

ah-goh-TAH-doh/a.ɣoˈta.ðo/

AdjectiveB1General
Use 'agotado' when referring to products, tickets, or anything that is no longer available because the stock has run out.
A plain wooden market stall with all shelves completely bare and empty, indicating everything has been purchased.

Examples

Lo siento, ese modelo de teléfono está agotado.

I'm sorry, that phone model is sold out (out of stock).

Las entradas para el concierto ya están agotadas.

The tickets for the concert are already sold out.

Using 'Estar'

When referring to inventory, 'agotado' is used with 'estar' (e.g., 'El producto está agotado') because it describes the current state of the supply.

completo

/kohm-PLEH-toh//komˈpleto/

AdjectiveA2General
Use 'completo' when referring to an event, venue, or service that is full and cannot accept any more attendees or customers.
A simple brown woven basket packed absolutely full with bright red apples, several of the apples spilling slightly over the rim.

Examples

El hotel está completo hasta el próximo lunes.

The hotel is full (sold out) until next Monday.

Llegamos tarde; la sala de conciertos ya estaba completa.

We arrived late; the concert hall was already full.

Capacity vs. Contents

Use 'completo' specifically when a space or event cannot hold any more people or spots. If you mean something is physically filled with stuff (like a stomach or a glass), use 'lleno'.

Agotado vs. Completo

Learners often confuse 'agotado' and 'completo'. Remember that 'agotado' means 'out of stock', while 'completo' means 'full' or 'booked up'. Use 'agotado' for items and 'completo' for capacity.

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