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How to Say "boutique" in Spanish

The Spanish word forboutiqueis tiendaA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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tienda

NounA1
For a small, fashionable shop, especially for clothes.
A simple, brightly colored illustration of a small neighborhood store or shop with a large window displaying fresh produce.

Examples

Voy a la tienda a comprar leche.

I'm going to the store to buy milk.

Mi hermana trabaja en una tienda de ropa.

My sister works in a clothing shop.

Muchas tiendas del centro cierran los domingos.

Many shops downtown close on Sundays.

Always Feminine: 'La Tienda'

Remember that 'tienda' is a feminine word. This means you'll almost always see it with 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) before it. For example, 'La tienda está cerrada' (The store is closed).

The Place vs. The Activity

Mistake:Me gusta tienda.

Correction: To say you like the activity of shopping, use the phrase 'Me gusta ir de tiendas.' 'Tienda' is just the place, not the action.

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