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Spanish for everyday conversation: At the shop

  • Writer: vega academia
    vega academia
  • May 7
  • 2 min read

This series introduces “Everyday Spanish” by theme, allowing you to learn the most common expressions and vocabulary you will use while traveling. In this fourth installment, we will look at expressions used in shops.

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In a store, there are many situations where you will need to look for an item, ask for a price, or confirm how to buy something. Learning basic phrases will make shopping much easier.



Conversation: Buying clothes


Here is an example of a common conversation in a clothing store. Please make use of it for actual situations.


A: Buenos días. ¿Tienen camisetas?

  • Good morning. Do you have T-shirts?

B: Sí, claro. Están al fondo, a la derecha.

  • Yes, of course. They're in the back, on the right.

A: Gracias. ¿Puedo probarme esta?

  • Thank you. Can I try this on?

B: Por supuesto, el probador está a la izquierda.

  • Of course, the fitting room is on the left.

A: Me queda bien. Me la llevo.

  • It fits well. I'll take it.

B: Perfecto. Son 25 euros.

  • Perfect. That's 25 euros.

A: Aquí tiene. Gracias.

  • Here you go. Thank you.

B: Gracias a usted. Que tenga un buen día.

  • Thank you. Have a nice day.


Useful phrases


Here are some useful expressions that can be used in shopping situations.


Useful expressions at the shopAcademia Vega

  • ¿En qué puedo ayudarle?

    • How can I help you?

  • ¿Cuánto cuesta la camisa?　

    • How much is this shirt?

  • ¿Dónde está la sección de frutería ?

    • Where is the fruit section?

  • Si necesita otra talla, dígamelo.

    • If you need another size, let me know.

  • Solo puede entrar al probador con 7 piezas.

    • You can only enter the fitting room with up to 7 pieces.

  • ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito?

    • Can I pay by credit card?

  • ¿Necesita bolsa?

    • Do you need a bag?

  • Necesito devolver este vestido.

    • I need to return this dress.

  • Este artículo no se puede cambiar ni devolver.

    • This item cannot be exchanged or returned.

  • ¿Me lo puede envolver para regalo?

    • Can you gift wrap it for me?

  • Necesito la factura, por favor.

    • I need the receipt, please.


Essential vocabulary


Learn the basic vocabulary used in the store.


Essential vocabulary at the shopAcademia Vega

Escaparate

Showcase

Maniquí

Mannequin

Caja

Checkout counter

Tarjeta de crédito　

Credit card　

Tarjeta de débito　

Debit card　

Dinero en efectivo　

Cash　

Billete　

Bill　

Moneda　

Currency/Coin　

Cheque　

Check　

Firma　

Signature　

Firmar　

To sign　

Rebajas 　

Sales 　

Descuento　

Discount　

Probador　

Fitting room　

Probarse　

To try on　

Estantería

Shelf

Cola 　

Line/Queue 　

Bolsa de plástico 　

Plastic bag 　

Bolsa de papel　

Paper bag　

Cambio 　

Change 　

Devolución 　

Return 　

Carrito　

Trolley/Shopping cart　

Impuestos incluidos (IVA incluido)　

Taxes included (VAT included)　

Impuestos no incluidos　

Taxes not included　

Libre de impuestos 　

Tax free 　

Grandes almacenes　

Department store　

Souvenir/recuerdo　

Souvenir　

Let's use Spanish for everyday conversation!


In this installment, we have introduced Spanish conversations, expressions and words that can be used in stores. Remembering these will help you communicate more smoothly in shopping situations.


Please look forward to the next installment of the “Spanish for everyday conversation” series!


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