merchant
US /ˈmɝː.tʃənt/
UK /ˈmɝː.tʃənt/
1.
comerciante, mercader
a person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade
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The silk merchant traveled extensively to source the finest fabrics.
El comerciante de seda viajó extensamente para conseguir las mejores telas.
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He worked as a grain merchant for many years.
Trabajó como comerciante de granos durante muchos años.