pujas
/puxas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bids" is translated into Spanish as pujas.
Pujas refers to offers of a specific price made by people competing to buy an item, typically at an auction.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural noun is pujas, while the singular form is puja. To describe the action of making a bid, use the verb pujar.
How do you pronounce it?
/puxas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word pujar is used colloquially to describe the physical act of straining or pushing hard during childbirth.
- The word puja can describe a 'tug-of-war' style power struggle between political rivals, even when no money or items are being exchanged.
- The word puja can refer to a specific religious ritual or offering in certain cultures, which is completely unrelated to the competitive pricing used at an auction.
Examples in context
- Señor Rodríguez, ¿cuál es su mejor oferta por el lote de productos?Mr. Rodríguez, what is your best offer for the batch of products?
- Me gustaría hacer una oferta de 5000 dólares por el automóvilI would like to make an offer of 5000 dollars for the car
- Te hago una oferta, ¿y si intercambiamos nuestros videojuegos?I'll make you an offer, what if we exchange our video games?
- Te puedo ofrecer 20 dólares por la bicicletaI can offer you 20 dollars for the bicycle
- Las pujas subieron rápidamente.The bids rose quickly.
- Hay muchas pujas por ese cuadro.There are many bids for that painting.
- Debemos revisar todas las pujas actuales.We must review all the current bids.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at an online auction for a vintage watch.
- JavierMira cuántas pujas tiene este reloj.Look how many bids this watch has.
- SofíaEs verdad, el precio está subiendo rápido.It is true, the price is rising fast.
- JavierCreo que voy a hacer algunas pujas.I think I am going to make some bids.
- SofíaTen cuidado de no gastar demasiado, Javier.Be careful not to spend too much, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
