vender

Senses

1. 1.

   to sell

   to exchange goods or services for money

2. 2.

   to betray

   to give up or expose someone to an enemy or harm (figurative use)

Examples

• "Mi hermana vende libros en una tienda online."

  My sister sells books in an online store.

• "No venderé mis principios por dinero."

  I will not sell out my principles for money.

• "Lo vendieron a la policía por una recompensa."

  They betrayed him to the police for a reward.

Usage

Vender is a regular -ER verb. The figurative sense 'to betray' (often with 'a') is common in literary or dramatic contexts. Note the difference: vender = to sell; vendedor = seller; venta = sale.