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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.).
transitive verb
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.
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.).
reflexive verb
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.
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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).
feminine noun
a. clothing
Necesitamos donaciones de alimentos y ropa para ayudar a las víctimas del desastre.We need donations of food and clothing to help victims of the disaster.
b. clothes
Necesito comprar ropa nueva para el viaje.I need to buy new clothes for our trip.
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