regateo

bargaining, haggling

noun rreh-gah-TEH-oh Rare

Origin: From regatear.

Also means

dribbling (sports)

Usage Note

Regateo primarily denotes the act of haggling over a price, common in markets and informal commerce. In sports, especially football and basketball, it can also refer to dribbling past an opponent (el regateo del delantero). The verb is regatear, which covers both senses.

Examples

"El regateo es habitual en los mercados tradicionales."

Natural Translation

Haggling is common in traditional markets.

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