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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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