compravendita

/kom.praˈven.di.ta/
sale and purchase

La compravendita di immobili richiede una valutazione accurata.

The sale and purchase of real estate requires careful evaluation.


Law
formal

The legal or commercial transaction involving the simultaneous sale and purchase of property or goods.

La compravendita di un'azienda è un processo complesso che coinvolge molte parti.

The sale and purchase of a company is a complex process involving many parties.

Commonly used in legal and business contexts, especially in contracts and notarial deeds.

neutral

The act of buying and selling goods or property.

La compravendita di azioni avviene tramite la borsa valori.

The buying and selling of shares takes place through the stock exchange.

Collocations

atto di compravenditadeed of sale and purchasecontratto di compravenditasale and purchase agreementcompravendita immobiliarereal estate sale and purchase

Pro Tip

Usage in contracts

In legal documents, 'compravendita' is often used to describe the entire transaction process, from agreement to finalization. Always check the context to ensure it refers to a two-way transaction rather than a one-sided sale or purchase.

Gold Rule

Legal precision

Use 'compravendita' when both the buyer and seller are actively involved in the transaction. Avoid using it for one-sided actions like 'acquisto' (purchase) or 'vendita' (sale) alone.

Word Origin

From the Italian verbs 'comprare' (to buy) and 'vendere' (to sell), combined into a compound noun. First attested in the 16th century in legal contexts.

Usage Notes

The term is formal and primarily used in legal, financial, and business contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday speech.

Word Breakdown

compra-
buying
root
+
-vendita
selling
root
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese