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"I am selling" is a form of "I am selling", a phrase which is often translated as "vendo". "Sell" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "vender". Learn more about the difference between "I am selling" and "sell" below.
I am selling(
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ihng
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. vendo
I am selling my car because I can't afford to run it anymore.Vendo el coche porque no ya no puedo permitirme el gasto de mantenerlo.
a. voy a vender
Tell your friends I am selling my bike if they are interested in buying it.Dile a tus amigos que voy a vender la bicicleta si les interesa comprarla.
sell(
sehl
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. vender
He tried to sell me some story about a traffic accident and delays.Intentó venderme una historia sobre un accidente de tráfico y un atasco.
c. resultar convincente
I don't sell myself too well at interviews.No resulto muy convincente en las entrevistas.
3. (to betray)
a. vender
Other party members accused him of selling the cause.Otros miembros del partido le acusaron de haber vendido la causa.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
