auction
BrE /ˈɔːkʃn/ AmE /ˈɔːkʃn/
noun en → es
a public sale of goods, usually to the highest bidder
subasta, venta pública
- an auction of something
Collocations auction house · online auction
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The painting was sold at auction for a record price.
El cuadro se vendió en subasta por un precio récord.
an event where goods are sold by auction
subasta, venta pública
- hold an auction
Collocations auction night · charity auction
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The charity held its annual auction last week.
La caridad celebró su subasta anual la semana pasada.