* व्यापार (vyāpāra): This is the most common and closest translation, meaning "trade," "business," or "commerce." It encompasses a wide range of commercial activities, including buying, selling, and exchanging goods.
* वणिज्य (vaṇijya): This word is more specific to "commerce" or "trade" on a larger scale, referring to commercial activities like buying and selling of goods, especially for profit.
* विक्रय (vikraya): This word specifically refers to "selling" or "selling action." It would be used when focusing on the act of selling something in a transaction.
* क्रय (kraya): This word specifically refers to "buying" or "buying action." It would be used when focusing on the act of purchasing something in a transaction.
The most appropriate Sanskrit word would depend on the specific context of the "trading" you're referring to.