Shopping is a daily activity where we buy things we need. 🛍️ Whether at a supermarket, a mall, or an online store, knowing shopping vocabulary helps you communicate with cashiers, shop assistants, and customers. This lesson covers common words, useful phrases, and shopping-related questions.

🛒 Common Shopping Vocabulary

Here are some important words you need to know when shopping:

English Word	Meaning	Example	Español
🛍️ Store / Shop	A place where you buy things	(quotes)I am going to the store to buy milk.(quotes)	Tienda
👩‍💼 Cashier	The person who takes your money	(quotes)The cashier gave me my receipt.(quotes)	Cajero/a
💲 Price	The cost of something	(quotes)What is the price of this dress?(quotes)	Precio
🏷️ Discount	A lower price	(quotes)This jacket has a 20% discount!(quotes)	Descuento
🧾 Receipt	A paper that shows what you bought	(quotes)Can I have a receipt, please?(quotes)	Recibo / Ticket
💵 Refund	Money you get back if you retu something	(quotes)I want to retu this and get a refund.(quotes)	Reembolso
🔄 Exchange	To change a product for another one	(quotes)Can I exchange this shirt for a different size?(quotes)	Cambiar / Intercambiar
👗 Fitting Room	A place where you try on clothes	(quotes)Where is the fitting room?(quotes)	Probador

💰 Payment Methods

When buying something, you can pay in different ways:

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• 💵 Cash (Efectivo) – (quotes)Do you accept cash?(quotes)
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• 💳 Credit card (Tarjeta de crédito) – (quotes)Can I pay with my credit card?(quotes)
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• 📱 Mobile payment (Pago móvil) – (quotes)I will use Apple Pay.(quotes)
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• 💰 Installments (Pagos en cuotas) – (quotes)Can I pay in three installments?(quotes)

🗣️ Useful Phrases for Shopping

Here are some useful sentences for shopping:

Situation	Question / Phrase	Español
Asking for Price	(quotes)How much does this cost?(quotes) / (quotes)What is the price of this?(quotes)	(quotes)¿Cuánto cuesta esto?(quotes) / (quotes)¿Cuál es el precio de esto?(quotes)
Buying Something	(quotes)I would like to buy this, please.(quotes) / (quotes)Can I take this?(quotes)	(quotes)Me gustaría comprar esto, por favor.(quotes) / (quotes)¿Puedo llevar esto?(quotes)
Paying	(quotes)Can I pay by card?(quotes) / (quotes)Do you accept cash?(quotes)	(quotes)¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?(quotes) / (quotes)¿Aceptan efectivo?(quotes)
Looking for Something	(quotes)Do you have this in a different size?(quotes) / (quotes)Where can I find the shoes?(quotes)	(quotes)¿Tienen esto en otra talla?(quotes) / (quotes)¿Dónde puedo encontrar los zapatos?(quotes)
Retu ing an Item	(quotes)Can I retu this if it doesn’t fit?(quotes) / (quotes)What is your retu policy?(quotes)	(quotes)¿Puedo devolver esto si no me queda bien?(quotes) / (quotes)¿Cuál es su política de devoluciones?(quotes)
Asking for a Discount	(quotes)Is there a discount on this?(quotes) / (quotes)Do you have any promotions?(quotes)	(quotes)¿Hay algún descuento en esto?(quotes) / (quotes)¿Tienen alguna promoción?(quotes)

🚫 Making Negative Sentences

We use (quotes)don’t(quotes) or (quotes)doesn’t(quotes) to say something is not true:

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• ❌ (quotes)I don’t have cash.(quotes) (No tengo efectivo)
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• ❌ (quotes)This store doesn’t sell shoes.(quotes) (Esta tienda no vende zapatos)
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• ❌ (quotes)The cashier doesn’t work on Sundays.(quotes) (El cajero no trabaja los domingos)

❓ How to Ask Questions in a Store

Use (quotes)Do(quotes) or (quotes)Can(quotes) to ask questions:

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• ✅ (quotes)Do you have this in blue?(quotes) (¿Tienen esto en azul?)
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• ✅ (quotes)Can I try this on?(quotes) (¿Puedo probarme esto?)
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• ✅ (quotes)Do you accept credit cards?(quotes) (¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito?)
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• ✅ (quotes)Can you give me a receipt?(quotes) (¿Me puede dar un recibo?)

🛍️ Talking About Shopping Experiences

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• ✔️ (quotes)I love shopping for clothes!(quotes) (¡Me encanta comprar ropa!)
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• ✔️ (quotes)I bought a new jacket yesterday.(quotes) (Ayer compré una chaqueta nueva.)
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• ✔️ (quotes)That store has great discounts!(quotes) (¡Esa tienda tiene grandes descuentos!)
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• ✔️ (quotes)I found a good deal on shoes!(quotes) (¡Encontré una buena oferta en zapatos!)

💡 Tips for Lea ing Shopping Vocabulary

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• 🔹 Practice in real life: Go to a store and try speaking in English.
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• 🔹 Watch videos: Look for shopping-related scenes in movies or YouTube.
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• 🔹 Write dialogues: Imagine you are in a store and write a conversation.
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• 🔹 Use flashcards: Write words on cards and practice daily.

Now that you have lea ed the basics, let's practice with some fun exercises! 🎯