negocio means business — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: March 21, 2026
negocio
noun • /[ne-GO-syo]/
business
Example:
Su negocio tiene éxito.
His business is successful.
🧠 What does negocio mean?
Negocio is a versatile Spanish noun referring to a commercial enterprise or activity, encompassing the concept of business in its broadest sense. It can denote a company, a firm, a store, a shop, or a specific transaction. The term is widely used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing commerce, trade, and economic ventures. It implies an organized effort to provide goods or services to customers in exchange for profit. The success of a negocio often depends on various factors, including market demand, effective management, and sound financial strategies.
📚 Extra examples
- Abrir un nuevo negocio requiere una inversión considerable de tiempo y dinero.
Opening a new business requires a considerable investment of time and money. - El negocio familiar ha estado en funcionamiento por tres generaciones.
The family business has been in operation for three generations. - Están buscando expandir su negocio a mercados internacionales.
They are looking to expand their business into international markets. - Tengo una cita para discutir los detalles del negocio.
I have a meeting to discuss the business details. - Ese tipo de transacción no es un negocio rentable.
That type of transaction is not a profitable business.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'negocio' comes from the Latin word 'negotium', which is a combination of 'nec' (not) and 'otium' (leisure or idleness). This etymology suggests that business is something that keeps one busy and away from leisure.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "negocio"
Synonyms: empresa, comercio, actividad comercial, transacción, firma, establecimiento
Opposites: pérdida, fracaso, quiebra
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