vendita
What does "vendita" mean in English?
saleLa vendita di questo prodotto è aumentata del 20% quest'anno.
The sale of this product increased by 20% this year.
How to use "vendita" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
The act of selling something; the exchange of goods or services for money.
La vendita delle case è in calo nel mercato attuale.
The sale of houses is declining in the current market.
Used in both commercial and legal contexts.
A specific instance or event of selling something.
Abbiamo organizzato una vendita di beneficenza per raccogliere fondi.
We organized a charity sale to raise funds.
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Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Remember that 'vendita' is often paired with adjectives like 'online', 'al dettaglio', or 'all'ingrosso' to specify the type of sale. For example, 'vendita online' means 'online sale'.
Gold Rule
Gender and Article
'Vendita' is a feminine noun, so it uses feminine articles (la, una) and adjectives (e.g., 'la vendita diretta' = the direct sale).
Word Origin
From Latin *vendĭta*, feminine past participle of *vendere* (to sell), from Proto-Italic *wendō, from Proto-Indo-European *wendʰ- (to sell, trade). Related to English 'vend' and 'vendor'.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'vendita' is a feminine noun and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to the act of selling or a specific selling event, such as a 'vendita di beneficenza' (charity sale).