El comerciante
Example: El comerciante vendía telas en el mercado cada día.
Definition
"El comerciante" refers to a person who buys and sells goods, especially in a market setting, to make a profit. Typically, a merchant engages in trade and commerce, often dealing with textiles, food, or other commodities on a regular basis.
Etymology
The term "el comerciante" comes from the Spanish verb 'comerciar,' meaning to trade or do business. It traces back to the Latin 'commercium,' which combines 'com-' (together) and 'merx' (merchandise). Did you know that the roots highlight the idea of exchanging goods together, emphasizing cooperation in trade?
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"El comerciante" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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