negocio en línea
/neɡoθjo en linea/from spelling rules
The English phrase "online business" is translated into Spanish as negocio en línea.
negocio en línea refers to a company or commercial activity conducted over the internet. Other natural ways to express this concept include negocio virtual or negocio por internet.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter comercio electrónico when specifically referring to e-commerce or empresa en internet when referring to a company on the internet.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the phrase emprendimiento en línea can be used in both formal and informal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural (online businesses), change negocio to negocios to form negocios en línea.
Did you know?
- The word negocio comes from the Latin negōtium, which literally means 'not leisure'. In ancient Rome, it described any activity that was the opposite of ōtium or 'leisure time'.
- In some contexts, negocios can be used as a euphemism for 'shady dealings' or 'under-the-table' transactions, regardless of whether the business is online or physical.
- In Spanish, the word negocio can refer to both a commercial company and a specific 'deal' or 'transaction'. For example, saying es un buen negocio can mean both 'it is a good company' and 'it is a good deal'.
Examples in context
- Estoy interesado/a en iniciar un negocio en línea.I am interested in starting an online business.
- ¿Has considerado abrir un negocio en internet?Have you considered opening an online business?
- ¿Cómo gestionas tu negocio online? ¿Utilizas alguna plataforma específica?How do you manage your online business? Do you use any specific platforms?
- Estoy planeando implementar comercio electrónico en mi empresa.I am planning to implement e-commerce in my company.
- Mi primer negocio en línea fue un éxito.My first online business was a success.
- Ella quiere empezar un negocio en línea.She wants to start an online business.
- El negocio en línea de ropa es muy rentable.The clothing online business is very profitable.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing career changes at a cafe.
- Javier¿Tienes planes para el futuro?Do you have plans for the future?
- ElenaQuiero montar mi propio negocio en línea.I want to set up my own online business.
- JavierEs una idea excelente para ti, Elena.It is an excellent idea for you, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, Javier, espero que funcione.Thanks, Javier, I hope it works.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, línea, negocio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
