negocio
masc.noun
1. business, enterprise
economic activity
Common combinations
- negocio propio — one's own business
- negocio familiar — family business
- Mi hermana tiene un negocio de ropa.My sister has a clothing business.
- Quiere montar un negocio con su amigo.He wants to start a business with his friend.
- El negocio familiar lleva veinte años abierto.The family business has been open for twenty years.
2. shop, business premises
commercial establishment
Common combinations
- dueño del negocio — business owner
- negocio local — local business
- El negocio de la esquina abre a las ocho.The shop on the corner opens at eight.
- Compré el pan en un negocio pequeño.I bought the bread at a small shop.
- La policía llegó al negocio después del robo.The police arrived at the shop after the robbery.
3. deal, transaction
commercial agreement
Common combinations
- buen negocio — good deal
- cerrar un negocio — close a deal
- Hicimos un buen negocio con la casa.We got a good deal on the house.
- No acepté el negocio porque era arriesgado.I didn't accept the deal because it was risky.
- Las dos empresas cerraron el negocio ayer.The two companies closed the deal yesterday.
Same root
negociarnegociablenegociante
Phrases with this word
hacer negocionegocio redondo