vendedor
/bendeˈdoɾ/
The English word salesperson is translated into Spanish as vendedor.
vendedor is a noun used to describe a person who sells.
Meaning: person who sells (noun)
Which one should you use?
While vendedor is the general term for a salesperson, it can also specifically mean a 'vendor' or 'merchant' in many contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Dependiente/a is commonly used to mean a salesperson or shop assistant and Vendedor/a de comercio is used to denote a salesperson working in the commerce sector. In Latin America, you may hear Gestor/a de ventas to refer to a salesperson or sales manager, while Empleado/a de ventas is common in formal settings to mean 'sales employee'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of vendedor is vendedora. The masculine plural form vendedores can be used to refer to a group of only men or a mixed-gender group of salespeople.
How do you pronounce it?
/bendeˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific term vendedor de humo, which literally means 'seller of smoke'. It is used to describe a salesperson who sells illusions or makes empty promises.
- The English word 'vendor' is a direct cousin of vendedor, as both descend from the Latin venditōrem.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a vendedor who sells goods on the street is often called a vendedor ambulante, meaning 'ambulant' or 'walking' seller.
Examples in context
- Soy un vendedor.I'm a salesperson.Tatoeba #5015038 by don_ramon, translation #259934 by CK
- Buenos días, ¿en qué puedo ayudarle, señorita? Soy un vendedor de esta tienda.Good morning, how can I assist you, miss? I am a salesperson in this store.
- Permítame presentarme, señor. Soy un empleado de ventas de esta empresa y estaré encantado de atenderle.Allow me to introduce myself, sir. I am a sales employee in this company and I will be delighted to assist you.
- Disculpe, señor. ¿El dependiente de la zapatería puede atendernos?Excuse me, sir. Can the salesperson in the shoe store assist us?
- Ella es la gestora de ventas encargada de revisar los informes de los vendedores.She is the sales manager responsible for reviewing the salespeople's reports.
- El vendedor es muy amable.The salesperson is very kind.
- Necesito hablar con un vendedor.I need to speak with a salesperson.
Example conversation
Sofía is browsing in a clothing store and Alejandro approaches her.
- AlejandroHola, soy el vendedor de esta sección.Hello, I am the salesperson for this section.
- Sofía¿Puede ayudarme a encontrar una camisa?Can you help me find a shirt?
- AlejandroSí, con gusto la buscaré.Yes, I will gladly look for it.
- SofíaMuchas gracias por su ayuda.Thank you very much for your help.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vendedor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
