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comprador

1 9.9

A person in China or other Asian countries who manages business for foreign companies

noun
/ˈkɒmprədɔːr/

Archaic

: comprador

The British firm hired a comprador to manage its trade operations in Shanghai.

Examples

During the colonial era, a comprador often acted as a bridge between foreign companies and local markets.
Many foreign businesses relied on a trusted comprador to handle negotiations and local affairs.
The comprador facilitated the negotiations between the foreign investors and local businesses.
Many compradores played a crucial role in the development of trade in colonial Shanghai.
During the colonial era, most foreign companies in China hired a comprador to handle local business dealings and navigate cultural complexities.
A comprador played a crucial role in facilitating trade between western merchants and Chinese suppliers in the 19th century.
To establish their presence, the company needed to find a reliable comprador who understood the local market and customs.

Synonyms

factor

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Archaic

1 6.7

A person or company that sells goods for others for a fee

operates locally in Asia for foreign firms often in a historical colonial context

Surface Forms

comprador singular

compradores plural

Etymology

Comprador comes from Portuguese and Spanish where comprador means 'buyer', from the verb comprar 'to buy'. In colonial Asia a comprador was the local person who bought goods and managed trade for foreign companies, so the original 'buyer' idea explains the job.