The word "venda" is a noun in Spanish.
The phonetic transcription of "venda" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /ˈβenda/.
In Spanish, "venda" most commonly refers to: 1. Bandage: A strip of material used to bind up a wound. 2. Sale: The action of selling goods or services.
The word "venda" is used frequently in both oral and written contexts. In medical discussions, it is particularly prevalent when describing treatment procedures, while in commerce, it pertains to discussions surrounding sales and marketing.
"El médico le puso una venda en la herida para protegerla."
("The doctor put a bandage on the wound to protect it.")
"La tienda anunció una gran venda de productos durante el fin de semana."
("The store announced a big sale of products over the weekend.")
The term "venda" can also be found in several idiomatic expressions, primarily in the context of sales or in a metaphorical sense.
"Vender algo como panes calientes."
("To sell like hot cakes." - meaning something is selling very quickly.)
"Hacer una venda."
("To make a sale." - meaning to successfully sell a product or service.)
"Vender humo."
("To sell smoke." - meaning to make false promises or sell something that is not real or valuable.)
"Venderse caro."
("To sell oneself dearly." - meaning to demand a high price or not to give oneself away easily, often used in a metaphorical sense regarding personal worth.)
The word "venda" comes from the Latin "vendita," which means "sale" or "selling." The transition in meaning to "bandage" is through the textile use of the word, as strips of cloth are used to bind wounds.
"Gasa" (gauze)
Venda (sale):
"Desprotegido" (unprotected)
Venda (sale):