negocio
business
noun neh-GOH-syoh Less Common
Origin: From Latin negotium (not-leisure, business).
Also means
deal, transaction
Usage Note
Negocio can refer to a business enterprise (montar un negocio) or a specific deal (fue un buen negocio). The plural negocios means 'business' as a general domain (hombre de negocios, businessman). Do not confuse with negociación (negotiation) or negociar (to negotiate, to trade).
Examples
"Abrió un negocio de ropa en el centro."
Natural Translation
She opened a clothing business in the city center.
Literal Translation
She-opened a business of clothing in the center
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