cotizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to quote (a price)

   to state or give the price of something

2. 2.

   to trade, to be listed (on stock exchange)

   to be bought and sold on a market or stock exchange at a certain price

3. 3.

   to contribute, to pay (dues)

   to pay membership fees or a share of costs

Examples

• "El proveedor cotizó el precio del material en cinco mil euros."

  The supplier quoted the price of the material at five thousand euros.

• "Las acciones cotizan en bolsa a un precio muy alto esta semana."

  The shares are trading on the stock exchange at a very high price this week.

• "Los empleados cotizan cada mes para el fondo de pensiones."

  The employees contribute every month to the pension fund.

Usage

Commonly used in financial, commercial, and business contexts. The reflexive form "cotizarse" emphasizes the market value. Do not confuse with "cotidiano" (daily).