barter
word
Definition
To exchange goods or services directly for other goods or services, without using money.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in economic, historical, or business contexts. The phrase 'barter system' refers to economies or transactions without money. Can be a verb ('to barter') or a noun ('a barter arrangement'). Less formal in modern personal exchanges.
Spanish: trueque - intercambiarPortuguese (BR): troca - permutaPortuguese (PT): troca - permutaChinese (Simplified): 易货 - 以物易物Chinese (Traditional): 以物換物 - 易貨Hindi: बार्टर - वस्तु विनिमयArabic: مقايضةBengali: বার্টার - পণ্য বিনিময়Russian: бартер - обменивать товарамиJapanese: 物々交換Vietnamese: trao đổi hàng hóaKorean: 물물교환Turkish: takasUrdu: بارٹر - اشیاء کا تبادلہIndonesian: barter - tukar-menukar
Example Sentences
They decided to barter some apples for fresh bread.
basic
In ancient times, people used to barter instead of using money.
basic
Some small towns organize fairs where locals barter homemade goods.
natural
You can barter your old toys with your friends.
basic
I didn't have any cash, so I bartered a painting for dinner.
natural
Sometimes it's easier to just barter than to haggle over prices.
natural