Shopping and Money in Spanish

A trip to the shops is a good way to practise.

Key words

Spanish	Meaning
la tienda	shop
el mercado	market
el supermercado	supermarket
el precio	price
el dinero	money
el efectivo	cash
la tarjeta	card
el recibo	receipt
barato	cheap
caro	expensive
las rebajas	sales

Asking about price

• ¿Cuánto cuesta? How much does it cost?
• ¿Cuánto es? How much is it?
• ¿Tiene algo más barato? Do you have something cheaper?
• Es muy caro. It's very expensive.

Choosing

• Me gusta este. I like this one.
• ¿Tiene otro color? Do you have another colour?
• ¿Tiene una talla más grande? Do you have a larger size?
• ¿Puedo probármelo? May I try it on?
• Me lo llevo. I'll take it.

Paying

• ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? Can I pay by card?
• Pago en efectivo. I'll pay in cash.
• ¿Tiene cambio? Do you have change?
• Quédese con el cambio. Keep the change.
• ¿Me da un recibo? May I have a receipt?

Politeness

• Greet the staff when you enter: Buenos días.
• Say Gracias, hasta luego when you leave.

Currency

Spain uses the euro. Latin American countries have their own currencies, such as the Mexican peso and the Colombian peso, so check before you travel.

Markets

In some markets, bargaining is normal, and in others it is not. Watch what locals do.