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vendedor means vendor — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 23, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

vendedor

noun • /[ben-de-DOR]/

vendor

Example:

El vendedor fue muy insistente.

The vendor was very pushy.

🧠 What does vendedor mean?

A 'vendedor' is a person whose job is to sell goods or services, either in a store, in the street, or on behalf of a company. It is a general term that encompasses roles like salesperson, seller, or vendor. The word is derived from the verb 'vender', which means 'to sell'.

📚 Extra examples

  • El vendedor de la tienda de electrónica nos ayudó a elegir un nuevo televisor.
    The salesperson at the electronics store helped us choose a new television.
  • Compré fruta fresca de un vendedor ambulante en el mercado.
    I bought fresh fruit from a street vendor at the market.
  • Ella es una excelente vendedora; siempre cumple sus objetivos de ventas.
    She is an excellent salesperson; she always meets her sales targets.

💡 Did You Know?

The suffix '-dor' or '-dora' in Spanish is often added to a verb stem to create a noun for the person who performs that action. Just as 'vender' (to sell) gives us 'vendedor' (seller), 'trabajar' (to work) gives us 'trabajador' (worker).

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "vendedor"

Synonyms: comerciante, dependiente, agente de ventas
Opposites: comprador, cliente

🔍 See more essential spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'vendor' in Spanish?
The most direct translation for 'vendor' is 'vendedor'. Depending on the context, other terms like 'proveedor' (supplier) or 'comerciante' (merchant) might also be appropriate.
How do you pronounce 'vendedor' in Spanish?
'Vendedor' is pronounced /ben.deˈðoɾ/. The 'v' sounds similar to the English 'b', and the stress falls on the final syllable, '-dor'.
How do you use 'vendedor' in a sentence?
It is used as a noun to refer to a person who sells something. For example: 'El vendedor nos explicó las características del producto.' (The salesperson explained the product's features to us.)
What is the English translation of 'vendedor'?
The primary English translation is 'vendor', 'salesperson', or 'seller'. The best translation depends on the context, such as 'salesclerk' in a store or 'street vendor' in a market.
Does 'vendedor' change for gender or number?
Yes. The feminine form is 'vendedora'. The plural forms are 'vendedores' (for a group of males or a mixed-gender group) and 'vendedoras' (for a group of all females).
Is 'vendedor' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it is a very common and essential word used in daily conversations related to shopping, business, and employment.
Does 'vendedor' have slang or double meanings?
Generally, 'vendedor' does not have slang meanings. However, the phrase 'vendedor de humo' (literally 'smoke seller') is an idiom used to describe someone who makes false promises or promotes something of no real value.
Is 'vendedor' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'vendedor' is universally understood. In some regions, other terms might be more common for specific roles. For instance, 'dependiente' is frequently used in Spain for a shop assistant, but 'vendedor' remains the standard, general term everywhere.

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