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"Ventas" is a form of "ventas", a plural noun which is often translated as "sales". "Comercial" is an adjective which is often translated as "business". Learn more about the difference between "comercial" and "ventas" below.
comercial, el comercial(
koh
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mehr
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syahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (commerce)
a. business
El secretario redactó una carta comercial para enviar al proveedor.The secretary wrote a business letter to send to the supplier.
b. trade
La devaluación, en la medida que encarece los insumos importados, favorece la balanza comercial.Devaluation, to the point that imports become more expensive, improves the trade balance.
c. commercial
La falta de interés comercial en ciertas enfermedades retrasa el desarrollo de nuevos fármacos.The lack of commercial interest in certain diseases delays the development of new pharmaceuticals.
d. trading
Singapur comenzó como un establecimiento comercial y ahora es un país moderno.Singapore began as a trading post and is now a modern country.
a. shopping
El nuevo centro comercial tendrá un cine.The new shopping center is going to have a movie theater.
3. (aviation)
a. civil
Los soldados derribaron por accidente un avión comercial de un país neutral.The soldiers accidentally shot down a civil aircraft from a neutral country.
a. commercial
Los críticos hablaron mal de la película, pero fue un éxito comercial de todos modos.The critics spoke poorly of the movie, but it was a commercial success anyway.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
5. (advertisement) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. commercial
Me encanta el gatito de ese comercial para el seguro de mascotas.I love that kitten in that pet insurance commercial.
b. advert (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Tenemos comerciales en todos los canales de televisión.We have adverts on all our television channels.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. salesperson
Angélica es una comercial exitosa en una empresa de construcción.Angelica is a successful salesperson in a construction company.
las ventas(
behn
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tahs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. sales
¿Alguna vez has trabajado en ventas o marketing?Have you ever worked in Sales or Marketing?
la venta
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (commerce)
a. sale
La venta de nuestra casa y de mi negocio nos dejará viajar el mundo.The sale of our house and my business will allow us to travel the world.
3. (lodging)
a. inn
Está oscureciendo y deberíamos parar en esa venta y dormir un poco.It's getting dark and we should stop at that inn and get some sleep.
4. (store) (Caribbean) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. stall
Compré este brazalete de esmeraldas en la venta de la playa.I bought this emerald bracelet at the stall on the beach.
b. small shop
En el mercado hay muchas ventas en donde puedes comprar chompas o chalinas.There are many small shops in the market where you can buy pullovers or scarves.
