Talking About Shopping in Spanish

Talking About Shopping in Spanish. These revision notes offer essential phrases, vocabulary, and examples for discussing shopping in Spanish at both foundation and higher tiers. They cover a variety of situations from shopping habits, preferences, and where to shop, to specific shopping experiences.

Talking About Shopping – Foundation Tier

• Basic Phrases for Talking About Shopping
  • Me gusta comprar... = I like buying...
  • No me gusta ir de compras = I don’t like shopping
  • Voy de compras con... = I go shopping with...
  • Compro... = I buy...
  • Necesito... = I need...
  • Quiero comprar... = I want to buy...
  • Example: Me gusta comprar ropa = I like buying clothes.
  • Example: No me gusta ir de compras con mis padres = I don’t like shopping with my parents.
  • Example: Voy de compras con mis amigos = I go shopping with my friends.
• Describing Types of Shops
  • Una tienda de ropa = A clothes shop
  • Un centro comercial = A shopping centre
  • Una zapatería = A shoe shop
  • Una librería = A bookshop
  • Un supermercado = A supermarket
  • Una joyería = A jewellery shop
  • Example: Voy a la tienda de ropa para comprar una chaqueta = I go to the clothes shop to buy a jacket.
  • Example: Me gusta ir al centro comercial los fines de semana = I like going to the shopping centre at the weekends.
• Talking About What You Buy
  • Compro ropa = I buy clothes
  • Compro comida = I buy food
  • Compro zapatos = I buy shoes
  • Compro un regalo = I buy a gift
  • Compro productos de belleza = I buy beauty products
  • Example: Compro comida para la cena = I buy food for dinner.
  • Example: Compro ropa nueva para el verano = I buy new clothes for summer.

Talking About Shopping – Higher Tier

• More Complex Phrases for Talking About Shopping
  • Cuando voy de compras, siempre busco... = When I go shopping, I always look for...
  • A menudo compro... = I often buy...
  • Me encanta ir de compras porque... = I love going shopping because...
  • Normalmente, compro... = Normally, I buy...
  • Generalmente, prefiero comprar... = Generally, I prefer buying...
  • Example: Cuando voy de compras, siempre busco ropa de buena calidad = When I go shopping, I always look for good-quality clothes.
  • Example: Me encanta ir de compras porque encuentro buenas ofertas = I love going shopping because I find good deals.
• Describing Shopping Habits and Preferences
  • Prefiero comprar en... = I prefer shopping at...
  • Me gusta más comprar en tiendas locales = I prefer shopping at local shops
  • A veces compro en línea = Sometimes I shop online
  • Siempre me gusta comparar precios = I always like comparing prices
  • Nunca compro cosas caras = I never buy expensive things
  • Example: Prefiero comprar en tiendas locales porque me gusta apoyar a los pequeños negocios = I prefer shopping at local shops because I like supporting small businesses.
  • Example: A veces compro en línea porque es más conveniente = Sometimes I shop online because it’s more convenient.
• Talking About Clothes and Fashion
  • Me gusta la moda = I like fashion
  • Me encanta llevar ropa cómoda = I love wearing comfortable clothes
  • Prefiero ropa de marca = I prefer branded clothes
  • Tengo un estilo casual = I have a casual style
  • Me interesa la moda sostenible = I am interested in sustainable fashion
  • Example: Me encanta llevar ropa cómoda cuando estoy en casa = I love wearing comfortable clothes when I’m at home.
  • Example: Prefiero ropa de marca porque es de mejor calidad = I prefer branded clothes because they are of better quality.
• Describing Shopping for Special Occasions
  • Voy a comprar ropa para una fiesta = I am going to buy clothes for a party
  • Necesito un vestido para una boda = I need a dress for a wedding
  • Compro un regalo para un cumpleaños = I buy a gift for a birthday
  • Estoy buscando algo elegante para una ocasión especial = I am looking for something elegant for a special occasion
  • Example: Voy a comprar ropa para una fiesta de cumpleaños = I am going to buy clothes for a birthday party.
  • Example: Estoy buscando algo elegante para una boda = I am looking for something elegant for a wedding.

Describing Shopping Preferences and Habits – Foundation Tier

• Talking About Shopping Preferences
  • Me gusta comprar en... = I like shopping at...
  • Prefiero ir de compras con... = I prefer going shopping with...
  • Siempre compro... = I always buy...
  • Nunca compro... = I never buy...
  • Example: Me gusta comprar en el centro comercial = I like shopping at the shopping centre.
  • Example: Prefiero ir de compras con mis amigos = I prefer going shopping with my friends.
• Describing Where You Shop
  • Compro en... = I shop at...
  • Voy al centro comercial = I go to the shopping centre
  • Voy a una tienda de ropa = I go to a clothes shop
  • Compro en línea = I shop online
  • Example: Compro en el supermercado = I shop at the supermarket.
  • Example: Voy a una tienda de ropa para comprar pantalones = I go to a clothes shop to buy trousers.
• Talking About Shopping for Necessities
  • Compro comida = I buy food
  • Compro productos de higiene = I buy hygiene products
  • Compro medicamentos = I buy medicine
  • Example: Compro comida para la semana = I buy food for the week.
  • Example: Compro productos de higiene personal = I buy personal hygiene products.

Describing Shopping Preferences and Habits – Higher Tier

• Talking About Online Shopping
  • Me gusta comprar en línea porque es más cómodo = I like shopping online because it’s more convenient
  • Prefiero comprar por Internet que en tiendas físicas = I prefer shopping online than in physical shops
  • A menudo hago compras en línea = I often shop online
  • El envío es muy rápido = The delivery is very fast
  • Example: Prefiero comprar por Internet porque encuentro mejores ofertas = I prefer shopping online because I find better deals.
  • Example: A menudo hago compras en línea en sitios web de moda = I often shop online at fashion websites.
• Describing the Experience of Shopping
  • Me encanta el ambiente de las tiendas = I love the atmosphere in shops
  • Es agradable ir de compras con amigos = It’s nice going shopping with friends
  • Ir de compras es una actividad relajante = Shopping is a relaxing activity
  • El servicio en las tiendas es muy bueno = The service in the shops is very good
  • Example: Me encanta el ambiente de las tiendas en el centro comercial = I love the atmosphere in the shops at the shopping centre.
  • Example: Es agradable ir de compras con amigos, especialmente para encontrar ropa nueva = It’s nice going shopping with friends, especially to find new clothes.

Key Vocabulary for Talking About Shopping

• Types of Shops
  • Tienda de ropa = Clothes shop
  • Zapatería = Shoe shop
  • Supermercado = Supermarket
  • Joyería = Jewellery shop
  • Librería = Bookshop
  • Tienda de electrónica = Electronics shop
  • Tienda de deportes = Sports shop
  • Tienda de comestibles = Grocery store
  • Centro comercial = Shopping centre
  • Mercado = Market
• Shopping Actions and Phrases
  • Comprar = To buy
  • Vender = To sell
  • Buscar = To look for
  • Probarse = To try on
  • Hacer compras = To shop
  • Comprar en línea = To shop online
  • Pagar = To pay
  • Rebajas = Sales
  • Oferta = Offer, deal
  • Precio = Price
  • Caro/a = Expensive
  • Barato/a = Cheap
  • Calidad = Quality
• Clothes and Accessories Vocabulary
  • Camisa = Shirt
  • Pantalones = Trousers
  • Falda = Skirt
  • Chaqueta = Jacket
  • Vestido = Dress
  • Zapatos = Shoes
  • Botas = Boots
  • Ropa interior = Underwear
  • Bufanda = Scarf
  • Sombrero = Hat
  • Anillo = Ring
  • Collar = Necklace