almoneda
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la almoneda
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (old-fashioned) (sale with bids)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. auction
Las posesiones del conde se vendieron en pública almoneda el 16 de Agosto de 1910.The count's possessions were sold at a public auction on August 16, 1910.
2. (old-fashioned) (place where sales with bids take place)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. auction house
Compré este cuadro en la almoneda de la plaza Anayansi.I bought this painting at the auction house on Anayansi square.
3. (old-fashioned) (liquidation)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. clearance sale
Amueblé toda mi casa con artículos que compré en una almoneda.I furnished my entire house with stuff I bought at a clearance sale.
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