Minorista is a noun and an adjective in Spanish.
/mi.noˈɾis.ta/
Minorista refers to an individual or business that sells goods directly to consumers, typically in small quantities. In this context, it contrasts with "mayorista," which refers to wholesalers who sell in bulk. The term is commonly used in economic and commercial discussions, especially in reference to the retail market structure.
Frequency of Use: The term is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in discussions about commerce, economics, and business.
Retail businesses have increased their sales during the holiday season.
El minorista ofrece descuentos especiales para productos seleccionados.
The retailer offers special discounts on selected products.
Los minoristas pequeños están luchando por sobrevivir en un mercado tan competitivo.
The word minorista is often used in various expressions related to the retail industry:
"Retail battle" - It refers to the intense competition among retail stores.
"El minorista agresivo" - Describe a un vendedor que usa tácticas fuertes para competir en el mercado.
"Aggressive retailer" - Describes a seller who uses strong tactics to compete in the market.
"Proveedor minorista" - Término usado para describir a alguien que suministra bienes a un comercio minorista.
"Retail provider" - A term used to describe someone who supplies goods to a retail store.
"Margen de ganancia minorista" - Se refiere a la cantidad de beneficio que un minorista obtiene sobre sus productos.
The term minorista comes from the word "menor," which means "smaller" or "less" in Spanish, combined with the suffix "-ista" that denotes a person or entity associated with a particular field or activity. Hence, a minorista is literally someone involved in smaller, individual sales compared to bulk sales.
Synonyms: - Vendedor (seller) - Comerciante (merchant)
Antonyms: - Mayorista (wholesaler) - Distribuidor (distributor)