vendedor
/bendeˈdoɾ/
The English word "vendor" is translated into Spanish as vendedor.
vendedor refers to a person or company that sells goods. It is the standard term used for a salesperson or a street vendor. For example, El vendedor ambulante describes someone who sells goods on the street or moves from one location to another. You might also hear the expression El vendedor estrella to describe a particularly successful or charismatic vendor.
Meaning: a person or a company that vends or sells (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. The feminine form is vendedora. For a masculine or mixed group, the plural is vendedores. If you are referring to a group consisting only of females, use the plural feminine form vendedoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/bendeˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish vendedor shares an ancient root with the English word 'gift' through the Latin verb 'dare', which means 'to give'.
- In Mexico, a vendedor ambulante often employs a pregón, which is a highly stylized, rhythmic call used to advertise their wares to the neighborhood.
- The term vendedor can be used ironically in Spanish to describe someone who is overly persuasive or 'slick' in a way that feels untrustworthy.
Examples in context
- El vendedor me dio un buen precio.The vendor gave me a good price.
- Buscamos un vendedor de frutas en el mercado.We are looking for a fruit vendor in the market.
- Ese vendedor es muy amable con los clientes.That vendor is very kind to the customers.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are shopping at an outdoor market.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿viste al vendedor de pan?Lucía, did you see the bread vendor?
- LucíaSí, está allí cerca de la entrada.Yes, he is over there near the entrance.
- AlejandroPerfecto, quiero comprar un poco de pan.Perfect, I want to buy some bread.
- LucíaVamos, su pan siempre es muy fresco.Let's go, his bread is always very fresh.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vendedor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vendedor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
