Tenderos (en. Shopkeepers)

/tenˈdeɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Owners of stores or small businesses.
The shopkeepers in the neighborhood joined together to organize a community event.
Los tenderos del barrio se unieron para organizar un evento comunitario.
People in charge of selling products in a market or store.
The market shopkeepers offer fresh local products.
Los tenderos del mercado ofrecen frescos productos locales.

Etymology

From the verb 'to tend', in the sense of offering a service or product.

Common Phrases and Expressions

street vendors
vendors who offer their products in a mobile manner.
tenderos ambulantes
association of shopkeepers
group formed by store owners to defend their interests.
asociación de tenderos
offer from shopkeepers
promotions and discounts offered by stores.
oferta de tenderos

Related Words

store
Commercial establishment where products are sold.
tienda
commerce
Activity of buying and selling goods.
comercio
consumer
Person who buys goods or services.
consumidor

Slang Meanings

shop
That store is very good for buying things; the 'shops' are very kind.
Esa tienda es muy buena para comprar siempre, los 'tendes' son muy amables.
replacement
I'm going to ask the 'replacements' for that product I need.
Voy a preguntar a los 'repasos' por ese producto que necesito.