Spanish Shopping Phrases
Master 2 essential Spanish phrases for shopping with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish shopping Phrases
Shop confidently in Spanish-speaking countries with essential vocabulary for markets, stores, and bargaining. Learn to ask prices, sizes, negotiate, and handle purchases in Spanish.
When to Use These Phrases
Greet shop owners upon entering with "Buenos días/tardes." Bargaining is common in markets but not in regular stores. Always say "Gracias" when leaving, even if you don't buy.
Learning Tips for shopping Phrases
- Learn clothing sizes - they differ from US/UK systems
- Practice colors and descriptions to ask for specific items
- Understand currency and practice numbers for prices
- Know return policy terms: cambio (exchange), devolución (return), reembolso (refund)
Essential shopping Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for shopping situations
Complete List of shopping Phrases
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish shopping Phrases
How do you ask prices when shopping in Spanish?
"¿Cuánto cuesta?" (How much does it cost?), "¿Cuánto es?" (How much is it?), "¿Qué precio tiene?" (What price does it have?), "¿A cuánto están...?" (How much are the...?). Plural: "¿Cuánto cuestan?"
What are essential shopping phrases in Spanish?
"Solo estoy mirando" (Just looking), "¿Tienen...?" (Do you have...?), "¿En qué talla?" (What size?), "¿Puedo probármelo?" (Can I try it on?), "Me lo llevo" (I'll take it), "¿Aceptan tarjeta?" (Do you accept cards?).
How do you bargain or negotiate prices in Spanish?
At markets: "¿Es su mejor precio?" (Is that your best price?), "Es muy caro" (It's very expensive), "¿Me hace un descuento?" (Can you give me a discount?), "Le doy X pesos" (I'll give you X pesos). Be polite and smile.
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