1.5. Intermediate Spanish Vocabulary: Shopping Vocabulary

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1.5 Intermediate Spanish Vocabulary: Shopping Vocabulary

One of the most important skills when learning a new language is being able to communicate effectively in everyday situations. One such situation, which we inevitably encounter, is shopping. If you are planning to travel to a Spanish-speaking country or simply want to expand your Spanish vocabulary, understanding shopping vocabulary is essential. In this chapter, we'll learn some useful words and phrases to help you confidently navigate a variety of Spanish shopping situations.

Business Basics

Let's start with some basic words that you'll often encounter when shopping:

• Tienda: Shop
• Supermarket: Supermarket
• Carrito: Shopping cart
• Basket: Shopping basket
• Product: Product
• Price: Price
• Offer: Offer
• Descuento: Discount
• Caja: Cashier (where you pay)
• Invoice: Invoice or receipt
• Credit card: Credit card
• Cash: Cash

Clothes Vocabulary

If you are into fashion or simply need to buy new clothes, here are some helpful words:

• Ropa: Clothes
• Shirt: Shirt
• Pantalones: Pants
• Dress: Dress
• Zapatos: Shoes
• Talla: Size
• Probarse: Try on (clothes)

Food Vocabulary

If you're in the supermarket, these words might come in handy:

• Food: Food
• Meat: Meat
• Pescado: Fish
• Vegetables: Vegetables
• Fruits: Fruits
• Pan: Bread
• Leche: Milk
• Huevos: Eggs

Useful Shopping Phrases

Here are some phrases that may be useful when shopping:

• ¿Cuánto cost?: How much does it cost?
• ¿Dónde están los probadores?: Where are the tasters?
• Can I pay by card?: Can I pay by card?
• ¿Tienen esto en otra talla?: Do you have this in another size?
• Me llevo esto.: I'll take this.

With this vocabulary and these practical phrases, you should be well equipped to handle a variety of Spanish shopping situations. Remember, practice is the key to becoming fluent, so try to use these words and phrases whenever you can!

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