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    Supermercado (en. Supermarket)

    /su.per.marˈka.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large establishment where food and non-food products are sold.
    I go to the supermarket to buy fruits and vegetables.
    Voy al supermercado a comprar frutas y verduras.
    A place where a wide variety of products can be found.
    The supermarket near my house has good deals.
    El supermercado cerca de mi casa tiene buenas ofertas.
    A local store that offers shopping in one place with different sections.
    In the supermarket, there are sections for meats, dairy, and bakery.
    En el supermercado hay secciones de carnes, lácteos y panadería.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'super' meaning 'over' and 'mercado' derived from 'mercatus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go grocery shopping
    To go to the supermarket to acquire products.
    hacer la compra
    to buy wholesale
    To acquire products in large quantities at a supermarket.
    comprar al por mayor
    to go shopping
    To visit the supermarket to do shopping.
    ir de compras
    shopping cart
    A wheeled vehicle used in the supermarket to transport products.
    carrito de compras

    Related Words

    products
    Things sold in the supermarket.
    productos
    deals
    Reduced prices on products in the supermarket.
    ofertas
    section
    Part of the supermarket dedicated to a specific type of products.
    sección

    Slang Meanings

    Market
    Let's go to the market to buy something quick.
    Vamos al mercado a comprar algo rápido.
    Super
    I'm going to the supermarket to pick up a few things.
    Voy al súper a recoger unas cosas.
    Small store
    They also sell some groceries at the corner store.
    En la tiendita de la esquina también venden algunos comestibles.
    Big box store
    I prefer shopping at a big box store for the variety.
    Prefiero comprar en una gran superficie por la variedad.