The Present Tense of vender is used to describe actions happening now or facts that are currently true. For example, Yo vendo mi coche viejo. (I sell my old car.)
Vender is a regular -er verb, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -er in the present tense.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Vender (to sell) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | vendo |
| Tú | vendes |
| Él / Ella / Usted | vende |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | vendemos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | venden |
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Usage of Vender in the Present Tense
Vender generally means to sell or to vend, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To sell (goods or services): for example, Yo vendo libros en la librería. (I sell books at the bookstore.)
To betray or deceive (colloquial): for example, Mi amigo me vende con sus mentiras. (My friend betrays me with his lies.)
To exaggerate or embellish (colloquial): for example, Él vende mucho cuando cuenta sus historias. (He exaggerates a lot when telling his stories.)
To reveal or expose (colloquial): for example, No me vendan con la policía. (Don’t reveal me to the police.)
To sell out or compromise (colloquial, rude): for example, Ese político se vende al mejor postor. (That politician sells out to the highest bidder.)
Examples
Examples of Vender in the Present Tense
Yo vendo frutas y verduras en el mercado. (I sell fruits and vegetables at the market.)
Cada mañana, mi vecino vende periódicos en la esquina. (Every morning, my neighbor sells newspapers on the corner.)
La tienda vende ropa de moda a precios razonables. (The store sells fashionable clothes at reasonable prices.)
Nosotros vendemos artesanías hechas a mano en nuestra tienda en línea. (We sell handmade crafts in our online store.)
Ellos venden entradas para el concierto en la taquilla. (They sell tickets for the concert at the box office.)
¿Cuánto vendes esa camiseta? Me gusta mucho. (How much do you sell that t-shirt for? I really like it.)
La empresa vende productos innovadores que facilitan la vida. (The company sells innovative products that make life easier.)
En esta feria, los artesanos venden sus creaciones únicas. (At this fair, artisans sell their unique creations.)
¿Dónde venden esos deliciosos pasteles? Quiero comprar uno. (Where do they sell those delicious cakes? I want to buy one.)
Mis amigos venden entradas para recaudar fondos para una buena causa. (My friends sell tickets to raise funds for a good cause.)
La librería vende una gran variedad de libros, desde novelas hasta manuales técnicos. (The bookstore sells a wide variety of books, from novels to technical manuals.)
¿Tú vendes esos productos ecológicos? Me interesa comprarlos. (Do you sell those eco-friendly products? I’m interested in buying them.)
En esa tienda, venden artículos de decoración muy bonitos para el hogar. (In that store, they sell very nice home decor items.)
Nosotros vendemos comida orgánica cultivada en nuestra propia granja. (We sell organic food grown on our own farm.)
La panadería vende pan recién horneado todas las mañanas. (The bakery sells freshly baked bread every morning.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Vender (to sell) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo vendo | I sell |
| Tú vendes | You sell |
| Él / Ella / Usted vende | He / She / You sells |
| Nosotros / Nosotras vendemos | We sell |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes venden | They / You all sell |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.