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Travel — Shopping in Spanish

Whether you're going on a spree or just need to pick up some toiletries, learning to shop in Spanish is important for your trip. Check out these Spanish shopping vocabulary guides to prepare yourself!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Spanish word for shopping is “compras.” When you go shopping in Spanish-speaking countries, you can use “ir de compras” to mean “to go shopping in Spanish.”

Common Spanish shopping phrases include “¿Cuánto cuesta?” (How much does it cost?), “¿Tiene este en otra talla?” (Do you have this in another size?), and “¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?” (Can I pay with a card?). These Spanish phrases for shopping help you navigate Spanish retail and shop en español with confidence.

The phrase for shopping mall in Spanish is “centro comercial.” If you want to go shopping in Spanish, ask “¿Dónde está el centro comercial?” (Where is the shopping mall?).

The word for store in Spanish is “tienda,” and it is feminine. Use “la tienda” when referring to a store in Spanish shopping vocabulary.

Window shopping in Spanish is “mirar escaparates” or “vitrinear” (used in Latin America). This Spanish shopping phrase describes browsing products in Spanish retail stores without buying.

The word for commerce in Spanish is “comercio.” Spanish retail and commerce include shopping, buying products in Spanish, and learning Spanish vocabulary for business transactions.

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