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"Vender" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to sell", and "ropa" is a noun which is often translated as "clothing". Learn more about the difference between "vender" and "ropa" below.
vender(
behn
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dehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to sell
La chica estaba vendiendo naranjas en el mercado.The girl was selling oranges in the market.
Aquí se venden carros usados.Used cars are sold here.
2. (to betray)
a. to sell out (colloquial)
Rehusó vender a su hermano, a pesar de que le estuvieran haciendo chantaje.He refused to sell out his brother, even though they were blackmailing him.
venderse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to sell out
Nunca pensé que te venderías a una gran compañía.I never thought that you would sell out to a big company.
la ropa(
rroh
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pah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).