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subasta
auction
sub-
under, below
+
best
best
Subasta means auction and can be thought of as sub-0 (under0) + best1, as if items are put under0 scrutiny to find the best1 price.
noun
  1. auction
    A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder
    La subasta de arte recaudó millones de dólares. // The art auction raised millions of dollars.