transacción
/tɾansaɡˈθjon/feminine
The English word 'transaction' is translated into Spanish as transacción.
transacción refers to an exchange or trade, such as the exchange of ideas, money or goods.
Meaning: exchange or trade, as of ideas, money, goods, etc. (noun)
Which one should you use?
While transacción is a direct translation, you can also use operación as a formal alternative to refer to a transaction.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form, transacciones, is formed by adding -es to the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾansaɡˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, a transacción in a political sense refers to a compromise or a 'deal' made between opposing parties to maintain peace.
- While 'transaction' in English often implies a business deal, in Spanish legal contexts, a transacción can specifically refer to a formal agreement to settle a dispute out of court.
- Spanish distinguishes between transacción as the act of exchange and trato, which describes the informal agreement or 'deal' that precedes the transaction.
Examples in context
- ¿Deseas hacer cualquier otra transacción?Do you wish to make any other transaction?This sentence shows how to ask if someone wants to perform another transacción.Tatoeba #1637490 by teskmon, translation #274530 by CM
- Al gobernador no le gustaron los reportes noticiosos concernientes a la transacción y los consideró como un ataque personal.The Governor did not like the news reports relating to the transaction and viewed them as a personal attack.This sentence illustrates how a news report might concern a specific transacción.Tatoeba #1270939 by marcelostockle, translation #1267633 by al_ex_an_der
- Hemos completado la transacción con éxito.We have successfully completed the transaction.
- Esta operación financiera requiere su aprobación.This financial transaction requires your approval.
- ¿Cuál es el método de pago que prefieres?What is your preferred payment method?
- La transacción de divisas fue exitosa.The foreign exchange transaction was successful.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a business deal at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Confirmaste los detalles de la transacción?Did you confirm the details of the transaction?
- ElenaSí, todo está listo para el intercambio.Yes, everything is ready for the exchange.
- AlejandroPerfecto, Elena, me alegra mucho.Perfect, Elena, I am very happy.
- ElenaYo también, fue un proceso muy rápido.Me too, it was a very fast process.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “transaction” translations and entries transacción, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
