merchant
US /ˈmɝː.tʃənt/
UK /ˈmɝː.tʃənt/
1.
comerciante, mercador
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.
O comerciante de seda viajou extensivamente para obter os melhores tecidos.
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He worked as a grain merchant for many years.
Ele trabalhou como comerciante de grãos por muitos anos.