subastar
auction
The Spanish word 'subastar' translates to 'auction' in English. This is typically used in the context of selling or buying items where the price is negotiated by way of bidding. The item in question is sold to the highest bidder. This term can be used in various contexts, for example, in arts, antiques, and property markets, and even online platforms like eBay also perform 'subasta' which means 'auction' in English.
Example sentences using: subastar
Vamos a subastar esta pintura mañana.
We are going to auction this painting tomorrow.
This example expresses future plans or intentions. In Spanish, to discuss future activities you can use the immediate future tense 'vamos a' (we are going to) combined with the infinitive form of the verb, in this case 'subastar' (to auction).
La casa fue subastada por un alto precio.
The house was auctioned off for a high price.
This phrase is an example of passive voice in Spanish. Passive voice is used when the subject of the sentence is either unknown or irrelevant. 'Fue' is the past tense of the verb 'ser' (to be) used in passive constructions, and it is followed by the past participle 'subastada' (auctioned off).
Voy a subastar mi colección de monedas la próxima semana.
I am going to auction my coin collection next week.
This sentence demonstrates one way to talk about future actions in Spanish, specifically the structure 'voy a' (I am going to) followed by the infinitive verb 'subastar' (to auction). Here the speaker indicates a plan to auction his/her coin collection in the near future.