What is the Spanish word for "auction"?

Learn how to say "auction" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

auction

Spanish

subasta

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Examples of how to use "auction" in Spanish

English
The rare painting sold for millions at auction.
Spanish
La pintura rara se vendió por millones en una subasta.
English
They sold the painting at an auction.
Spanish
Ellos vendieron la pintura en una subasta.
English
We will attend the charity auction tomorrow.
Spanish
Asistiremos a la subasta benéfica mañana.
English
The auction started earlier than expected.
Spanish
La subasta empezó antes de lo esperado.
English
She won the vase at the auction.
Spanish
Ella ganó el jarrón en la subasta.

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