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smercio
/ˈzɛr.tʃo/
sale
Il smercio di prodotti contraffatti è illegale.
The sale of counterfeit products is illegal.
formal
The act of selling goods or merchandise.
Il smercio di prodotti agricoli avviene al mercato locale.
The sale of agricultural products takes place at the local market.
Often used in commercial or legal contexts to refer to the transactional aspect of selling.
formal
A market or outlet where goods are sold.
Hanno aperto un nuovo smercio di prodotti biologici.
They opened a new outlet for organic products.
Less common; typically used in reference to a physical location.
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Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'smaltimento'
'Smercio' refers to selling, while 'smaltimento' means disposal or waste management. Do not confuse the two.
Gold Rule
Use 'smercio' for formal transactions
Reserve 'smercio' for contexts involving legal, commercial, or technical sales. For casual contexts, use 'vendita' or 'commercializzazione'.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'merx' (merchandise) via the verb 'mercari' (to trade). The '-cio' suffix is a nominalization indicating the act or result of the action.
Usage Notes
Prefer 'vendita' in everyday contexts. 'Smercio' is more formal and often used in legal, commercial, or technical writing.
Word Breakdown
smerc-
from Latin 'merx' (merchandise)
root-io
nominal suffix indicating action or result
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese