Imagine you are in a Spanish speaking country and it’s the sales season. You may want to go shopping and buy some new clothes. Which phrases would you use? In this article, you will learn useful vocabulary and phrases to feel confident in a store.
Go Shopping: Vocabulary
If you want to buy some new clothes, you would probably visit several stores to get all you need. Here you have a list of stores.
el centro comercial (mall)la tienda de antigüedades (antique store)la tienda de ropa (clothing store)la joyería (jewelry store)la perfumería (perfume store)la tienda de segunda mano (second-hand clothing store)la zapatería (shoe store)
The main verbs you will have to use are the following ones.
comprar (to buy)vender (to sell)pagar (to pay)necesitar (to need)buscar (to look for, to search for)desear (to want)probar (to try on)
Then let’s see some useful vocabulary when you are on sales (rebajas). It includes some popular articles and accessories.
la talla (size)la talla pequeña (small size)la talla mediana (medium size)la talla grande (large size)
el reloj (watch)el paraguas (umbrella)las gafas de sol (sunglasses)- In Mexico,
las lentes de sol is said instead.
- In Mexico,
el monedero (change purse)los tirantes (los suspensores)- In Mexico,
los suspensores is said instead.
- In Mexico,
Finally, let’s remember some useful questions in Spanish.
¿cuánto es? (how much is it?)¿de qué color? (which color?)¿qué desea? (how can I help you?)
Go Shopping: Useful Phrases
First, decide what you to buy and which store to go.
Es julio y son las rebajas. Necesito unas botas. Voy al centro comercial.
It’s July and there are sales. I need some boots. I’m going to the mall.
Hay una joyería en el centro comercial.
There is a jewelry store in the mall.
Es verano y necesito unas gafas de sol.
It’s summer and I need some sunglasses.
Hay una fiesta de cumpleaños el sábado y quiero un vestido y unos zapatos a juego.
There’s a birthday party on Saturday, and I want a dress and some shoes to match.
Then, tell the salesperson what you are looking for.
Me gustan esas botas marrones de piel. ¿Qué talla son?
I like those brown fur boots. What size are they?
Busco un vestido elegante y unos zapatos cómodos.
I am looking for an elegant dress and some comfortable shoes.
Quiero unas gafas de sol grandes y modernas.
I want some big and modern sunglasses.
Busco un broche de oro y un collar de perlas.
I’m looking for a gold brooch and a pearl necklace.
Now, express your opinion about it.
Me gustan más las verdes que las amarillas.
I like the green ones more than the yellow ones.
No me gusta el estampado. ¿Hay otros colores?
I don’t like the pattern. Are there any other colors?
¡Son perfectas! Quiero estas, por favor.
They’re perfect! I want these, please.
Es demasiado caro. Busco algo más barato.
It’s too expensive. I’m looking for something cheaper.
Finally, there are different ways to check out.
Prefiero pensarlo.
I’d prefer to think it over.
¿Es posible pagar con tarjeta de crédito? No tengo efectivo.
Is it possible to pay with a credit card? I don’t have cash.
Muchas gracias. ¡Hasta otro día!
Thank you very much. See you another day!
Conversation: Go Shopping
Antonio wants to buy a shirt. Let’s read the conversation with the shop assistant at a clothing store.
Vendedor: Buenos días. ¿Qué desea?
Antonio: Buenos días. Busco una camisa.
Vendedor: ¿De qué color la quiere?
Antonio: Me gusta esa azul.
Vendedor: ¿Qué talla?
Antonio: La talla mediana.
Vendedor: Aquí tiene. Es una camisa muy elegante.
Antonio: Sí, me gusta mucho.
Vendedor: ¿Prefiere otro color?
Antonio: No, la azul es perfecta, gracias. ¿Cuánto es?
Vendedor: Son 30 dólares.