venta de garaje
/benta de ɡaɾaxe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'yard sale' is translated into Spanish as venta de garaje.
This phrase refers to an event where people sell used household items in front of their own home.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase venta de garaje literally translates to 'sale of garage'.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often say 'yard sale', the Spanish equivalent typically uses garaje (garage) even if the items are displayed in a yard or on the street. You may encounter the phrase venta de patio, which is a literal translation of 'yard sale'. It is understood, but venta de garaje is much more common in most Spanish-speaking regions.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the concept of a venta de garaje is less common than in the US, as people more frequently use flea markets known as mercados de pulgas.
- The word garaje in venta de garaje is not native to Spanish but was borrowed from the French word 'garage'.
Examples in context
- El próximo fin de semana, estaré organizando una venta de garaje en mi casa.Next weekend, I will be organizing a yard sale at my house.
- Amigo, el sábado tendré una feria de garage en casa. ¡Ven y echa un vistazo a todas las cosas que estoy vendiendo!Friend, on Saturday I will have a yard sale at home. Come and take a look at all the things I am selling!
- Vi mucha ropa en la venta de garaje.I saw a lot of clothes at the yard sale.
- Mañana tendremos una venta de garaje en casa.Tomorrow we will have a yard sale at home.
- Hay libros baratos en esa venta de garaje.There are cheap books at that yard sale.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about their weekend plans.
- María¿Vas a la venta de garaje hoy?Are you going to the yard sale today?
- AlejandroSí, quiero comprar muebles viejos.Yes, I want to buy old furniture.
- MaríaYo también quiero ir contigo.I want to go with you too.
- AlejandroPerfecto, nos vemos a las diez.Perfect, I'll see you at ten.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, garaje, venta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
