Bazar (en. Bazaar)
/baˈθaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A market or store where various products are sold.
We visited a local bazaar during our vacation.
Visitamos un bazar local durante nuestras vacaciones.
A sales event aimed at raising funds for a charitable cause.
The school organized a bazaar to help those in need.
El colegio organizó un bazar para ayudar a los necesitados.
A place where second-hand items or antiques can be found.
At the bazaar, I found a beautiful antique lamp.
En el bazar, encontré una lámpara antigua muy bonita.
Etymology
It comes from the Persian 'bāzār', which means market.
Common Phrases and Expressions
antiques bazaar
A market specialized in the sale of antique items.
bazar de las antigüedades
charity bazaar
A sales event whose proceeds are donated to a charitable cause.
bazar solidario
popular bazaar
A market where products are sold at accessible prices to the community.
bazar popular
Related Words
market
A place where goods are bought and sold.
mercado
fair
An event where products are displayed and sold, often of a festive nature.
feria
store
An establishment where products are sold to the public.
tienda
Slang Meanings
A messy or chaotic place.
Carlos's room is a real bazaar.
La habitación de Carlos es un verdadero bazar.
A reference to a place that has many items, usually used.
My grandfather's garage looks like a bazaar of old things.
El garaje de mi abuelo parece un bazar de cosas viejas.