Tiendas (en. Stores)
/ˈtjen.das/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Places where goods are sold to the public.
Clothing stores are full of offers.
Las tiendas de ropa están llenas de ofertas.
Establishments that offer a specific service.
Grocery stores close at ten o'clock at night.
Las tiendas de comestibles cierran a las diez de la noche.
Etymology
From Latin 'tenda', which means 'covering' or 'awning'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
at the foot of the store
in the place where goods are sold directly.
a pie de tienda
tent
temporary structure used for camping.
tienda de campaña
to open a store
to start a commercial business.
abrir una tienda
Related Words
trade
Activity of buying and selling goods.
comercio
seller
Person who offers products in a store.
vendedor
customer
Person who buys in a store.
cliente
Slang Meanings
Neighborhood store
I'm going to the neighborhood store to buy bread.
Voy a la tienda de barrio a comprar pan.
Store
Let's go to the store to buy some beers.
Vamos a la store a comprar unas cervezas.