Monday, May 25, 2020
Shopping Words and Phrases in Spanish
For many travelers, shopping is one of the most anticipated activities. If you are visiting a Spanish-speaking area and want to shop, whether that means buying souvenirs or going grocery shopping for the day, this list of words and phrases along with a basic knowledge of grammar and everyday vocabulary should make the task easier. General Shopping Terms and Phrases Consider learning basic terms to understand the type of stores you will be shopping at, including their location and hours. These key phrases will help you talk to a store manager, such as asking them what you want to try on or where the cash register is. Abierto a las 10  Open at 10 ¿Hay ...?  Are there ...? Do you have ...?La caja; el cajero, la cajera  Cash register or place where payments are made; cashierGracias, muchas gracias, mil gracias  Thank you, thank you very muchNo lo quiero. No los quiero. No la quiero. No las quiero.  I dont want it. (Lo and los are used to refer to things with a masculine name, la and las for things with a feminine name.)Quiero ..., por favor.  I want ..., please.Quisiera probarlo, por favor.  I would like to try it (on), please.Quisiera ..., por favor.  I would like ..., please.Voy a pensarlo.  Ill think about it.Por favor  PleaseSà ³lo querà a mirar.  Im only looking.Vuelvo pronto. Vuelvo mà ¡s tarde.  Ill come back soon. Ill come back later. Words and Phrases for Understanding Cost and Value One of the most important parts of shopping is budgeting. Knowing the value of what you are buying is a must when dealing with exchange rates, foreign currency and a new language. Use the following terms to calculate costs. Barato  CheapCaro, cara  ExpensiveComprar  To buy ¿Cuà ¡l es el cambio?  What is the exchange rate? ¿Cuà ¡nto cuesta?  ¿Cuà ¡nto cuestan?  How much does it cost? How much do they cost? ¿Cuà ¡nto vale?  ¿Cuà ¡nto valen?  How much is it worth? How much are they worth? ¿Cuà ¡ntos dà ³lares?  ¿Cuà ¡ntos pesos?  ¿Cuà ¡ntos euros?  How much (in dollars)? How much (in pesos)? How much (in euros)? ¿Dà ³nde puedo comprar ...?  Where can I buy ...?Descuento  DiscountEn oferta, en oferta especial  On saleRebaja  Price reductionDe rebajas  On sale, at a discountEn venta, a la venta  For sale, on saleTarjeta de crà ©dito;  ¿Se aceptan tarjetas de crà ©dito?  Credit card; Are credit cards accepted?Vender, vendedor  To sell, seller How to Describe the Items You Are Looking for Looking for something specific? Ask an assistant if they have what you are looking for in a specific size, color or material. The more descriptive, the more they will be able to help you.  ¿Hay ... en otros colores?  ¿Hay ... en otras tallas?  Do you have ... in other colors? Do you have ... in other sizes?De buena calidad  Good qualityDe mala calidad  Poor qualityPequeà ±o, pequeà ±a  SmallMediano, mediana  Medium (in size)Grande  LargeSon muy bonitos. Son muy bonitas.  Theyre very pretty. (Bonitos is used to refer to things with a masculine name, bonitas if the name is feminine.)
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