puja automática
/puxa automatika/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'proxy bid' is translated into Spanish as puja automática.
Puja automática is the standard term used in online auction contexts to describe a system where the platform bids on behalf of a user up to a certain limit.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase puja automática literally translates to 'automatic bid'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of puja automática is pujas automáticas.
Did you know?
- The verb pujar can also be used in a medical context to describe the effort made during childbirth.
- While puja automática is used online, a traditional human proxy is called a mandatario, a term rooted in the legal power of a mandate.
- Spanish distinguishes between the specific act of raising a price, puja, and a general proposal, oferta, whereas English often uses 'bid' for both.
Examples in context
- Estoy haciendo una puja por un tercero en la subasta de caridad.I'm making a proxy bid on behalf of someone in the charity auction.
- He configurado una puja automática para el cuadro.I have set up a proxy bid for the painting.
- ¿Es mejor usar una puja automática en esta subasta?Is it better to use a proxy bid in this auction?
- La puja automática superó el precio de reserva.The proxy bid exceeded the reserve price.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing an online auction on their computers.
- LucíaJavier, ¿vas a participar en la subasta de hoy?Javier, are you going to participate in today's auction?
- JavierSí, pero voy a usar una puja automática.Yes, but I am going to use a proxy bid.
- LucíaEs una buena idea para no perder el objeto.It is a good idea so you don't lose the item.
- JavierExacto, así no tengo que estar pendiente.Exactly, that way I don't have to be constantly watching.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
