Portuguese · Common Verbs
Vender
[/vẽˈdeʁ/]
To sell
Beginnerverb
Definition
To give or hand over something in exchange for money.
Dar ou entregar algo em troca de dinheiro.
Example
Ela vende artesanato na feira.
She sells crafts at the fair.
Etymology
'Vender' comes from the Latin 'vendere', which means 'to sell'. The word has remained largely stable in meaning and form through history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vender' is prevalent in both spoken and written Portuguese and is used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal.