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auction in Spanish

auction in Spanish is subasta, almoneda, licitación — auction means a public sale in which goods or property are sold to whoever bids the highest price.

auction in Spanish

subasta
noun
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
almoneda
noun
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
licitación
noun
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
remate
noun
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
aucción
noun
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
subastar
verb
To sell at an auction.
licitar
verb
To sell at an auction.
rematar
verb
To sell at an auction.

What does "auction" mean?

  1. noun A public sale in which goods or property are sold to whoever bids the highest price.
    "Dad bought an old clock at an auction and spent weeks restoring it."
  2. verb To sell something at an auction.
    "The school will auction a signed football to raise money for new books."
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auction in a sentence

  • Dad bought an old clock at an auction and spent weeks restoring it.
  • The house went to auction and sold for well above the asking price.
  • The school will auction a signed football to raise money for new books.
  • They plan to auction their late uncle's furniture on Saturday morning.

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What is "auction" in Spanish?
"auction" in Spanish is subasta, almoneda, licitación. auction means: A public sale in which goods or property are sold to whoever bids the highest price.
How do you use "auction" in a sentence?
Example: "Dad bought an old clock at an auction and spent weeks restoring it." In Spanish, "auction" is subasta, almoneda, licitación.
Are there other ways to say "auction" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "auction": subasta, almoneda, licitación, remate, aucción, subastar.
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