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venta

BEHN-tahˈben.ta

nounB1Financial
Use 'venta' when referring to the total amount of money a business has made from sales over a specific period.
A massive, overflowing wooden chest filled to the brim with stacks of gold coins and colorful paper currency, symbolizing total revenue or high sales.

Examples

Las ventas de la compañía aumentaron un 15% el mes pasado.

The company's sales increased by 15% last month.

Mi primo trabaja en el departamento de ventas.

My cousin works in the sales department.

Tenemos que analizar el informe de ventas trimestrales.

We have to analyze the quarterly sales report.

The Plural Form

When referring to the total business performance or the department, 'venta' is almost always used in the plural: 'las ventas'.

rotación

nounB2General/Business
Use 'rotación' when discussing the rate at which staff members leave and are replaced, or when referring to the movement of inventory.

Examples

Tenemos una rotación de tareas para que nadie se aburra.

We have a rotation of tasks so that no one gets bored.

Sales vs. Staff/Inventory Movement

Learners often confuse 'venta' (sales revenue) with 'rotación' (staff or inventory changes). Remember, if you're talking about money earned from selling goods or services, use 'venta'. If you're talking about people leaving jobs or stock moving, use 'rotación'.

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