30 Useful Phrases for Shopping in Spanish

There are many situations in which you will need to know, at least, the basic shopping in Spanish vocabulary. Either in a Mexican market or a Colombian store, for example, you will need to discern the words for shopping in Spanish language; especially if you want to get what you want and ask for.

Therefore, it is very important for us to teach you these Spanish shopping phrases, primarily so you can have the essential tools to solve any situation that may arise. We consider it especially relevant that you take a look at the list below, because it will be helpful for you in a lot of ways.

 List of shopping in Spanish vocabulary

First of all, you need to know the phrases “por favor” (“please”) and “gracias” (“thank you”); which are part of the manners for shopping in Spanish vocabulary in every region.

• What time does this store open/close? – ¿A qué hora abre/cierra esta tienda?
• How much does this cost? – ¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
• You gave me the wrong change. – Me dio el cambio equivocado.
• Can I have a refund? – ¿Me da un reembolso?
• I don’t have the receipt. – No tengo el recibo.
• Can I pay by credit card? – ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito?
• Can you exchange it for a new one? – ¿Puede cambiarlo por uno nuevo?
• I will come back soon/later. – Voy a volver pronto/luego.
• I will think about it. – Lo voy a pensar.
• Is this on sale? – ¿Esto está en oferta?
• I’m only looking. – Sólo estoy mirando.
• Where can I buy (product)? – ¿Dónde puedo comprar (producto)?
• Can I talk to the manager? – ¿Puedo hablar con el gerente?
• Do you have a delivery service? – ¿Tiene servicio de entregas?
• Does this product have a guarantee? – ¿Este producto tiene garantía?
• What is its expiration date? – ¿Cuál es su fecha de vencimiento?
• Can you give me a discount on it? – ¿Puede darme una rebaja/un descuento en eso?
• What are your business hours? – ¿Cuál es su horario de atención?
• I would like one of those. – Quisiera uno de esos.

These are general phrases for shopping in Spanish that you can use when you are buying different kinds of items, from souvenirs to food.

 Clothes/shoes shopping in Spanish vocabulary

• It has a stain/crack here. – Tiene una mancha/rotura aquí.
• It is damaged here. – Está dañado/maltratado aquí.
• Do you have it in (color)? – ¿Lo tiene en (color)?
• Can I have (number) of those in different colors? – ¿Puede darme (número) de esas de diferentes colores?
• Can you exchange it for another color? – ¿Puede cambiarlo por otro color?
• I took the wrong color/size. – Tomé el color/la talla equivocado(a).
• I would like to try it on. – Me gustaría probármelo(a).
• Can you exchange it for a small/medium size? – ¿Puede cambiarlo por una talla pequeña/mediana?
• Can you exchange it for a large/extra large size? – ¿Puede cambiarlo por una talla grande/extra grande?
• This is too tight/big on me. – Esto está demasiado apretado/grande para mí.
• It doesn’t quite fit me. – No me queda bien.

In addition, if you need to use the feminine mode of a word you must change the “o” for an “a”, for example, “equivocado” for “equivocada” (with a few exceptions).

On the other hand, these phrases are used for specific shopping in Spanish vocabulary, such as buying clothes, shoes and similar kinds of items no matter the place you are.

Finally, we can ensure that a dictionary is always a good ally when it comes to doubts; and it is important you remember that practice makes perfect. Don’t forget to check out our blog post with 30 useful Spanish phrases for travel.

30 Useful Spanish Phrases for Travel

Vacations have arrived and you want to get away from the stress of the city you live in, to begin an exciting voyage into a Spanish-speakers region… but you don’t even know how to say “Hola amigos” or any other useful Spanish phrases for travel!

Therefore, we want to introduce you to these simple Spanish phrases, from greetings to asking for directions; so you can communicate, develop your social skills and enjoy the whole experience without having any misunderstandings or going through hard times while taking into consideration that manners are always important in any situation.

List of useful Spanish phrases for travel

First of all, we need to say that the first two phrases you must remember are “por favor” (“please”) and “gracias” (“thank you”); while they may look simple, they are very important and will open many doors for you so don’t forget to say them.

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Introducing yourself

• Hello, I’m (your name), nice to meet you. – Hola, yo soy (tu nombre), encantado de conocerte.*
• What’s your name? – ¿Cómo te llamas?
• Do you speak English? – ¿Tú hablas inglés?
• I need to improve my Spanish skills. – Necesito mejorar mi español.
• Sorry, I don’t understand. – Lo siento, no entiendo.
• Can you say that again? – ¿Puedes decir eso de nuevo?
• I don’t want any problems. – No quiero problemas.

The previous phrases are used to introduce yourself and communicate clearly to avoid any misunderstanding when you meet new people.

Asking for directions

• Where is the bathroom? – ¿Dónde está el baño?
• Where is the nearest hospital? – ¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano?
• Where is the nearest drugstore? – ¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?
• Where is the (name) hotel/inn? – ¿Dónde está el hotel/la posada (nombre)?
• Where is the bus stop? – ¿Dónde está la parada de autobuses?
• What time does the flight leave/arrive? – ¿A qué hora sale/llega el vuelo?
• It is getting late for me/us. – Se está haciendo tarde para mí/nosotros.
• How can I get to (name) – ¿Cómo puedo llegar a (nombre)?
• How can I call for/get a cab? – ¿Cómo puedo llamar/conseguir un taxi?

If you need help to get to a place, these phrases are very useful because you must always know the directions to a place, so the answer to these questions can really get you out of troubles.

Buying items

• Where can I buy a souvenir? – ¿Dónde puedo comprar un recuerdo?
• How much does this cost? – ¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
• What is this/that? – ¿Qué es esto/eso?
• What is this for? – ¿Para qué es esto?
• Do you have it in a smaller/bigger size? – ¿Lo tiene más pequeño/más grande?
• Do you have it in another color? – ¿Lo tiene en otro color?

These phrases are used when you want to buy an item or a souvenir in a store, so this way you can have what you ask for.

Other useful phrases

• Could you recommend any (place) for me? – ¿Podrías recomendarme un (lugar)?
• Can you bring more (food or drink) for me? – ¿Puedes traerme más (comida o bebida)?
• Can you bring me the check? – ¿Puedes traerme la cuenta?
• Can you help me with this? – ¿Puedes ayudarme con esto?
• Can you take a picture of us? – Puedes tomarnos una foto?
• Can I use your phone charger? – ¿Puedo usar el cargador de tu teléfono móvil?
• This is great/awesome! – ¡Esto está genial/increíble!
• Excuse me, but I’m not interested. – Disculpe, pero no estoy interesado.

These last phrases are used for more specific situations as if you are in a restaurant or a disco, for example, except for the bottom two, which are made to say thanks or the opposite.

*If you are a woman, you must say “encantada” instead of “encantado”, like the other words where you see an “o” you must change it for an “a”.

In addition, if you are talking with a senior person or someone you must show respect to, you only have to change the word “tú” for “usted”, independently of the gender.

Similarly, Spanish-speakers will be very open with foreigners and give them warm treatment which is why you sometimes have to accept some food, drinks or presents that you might find strange or unpleasant; even in those moments when you are not used to those kinds of signs of appreciation.

Likewise, while traveling you will meet all kind of people who will want to share their culture and their personal essence with you, because those “little” gestures are an important part of their national character.

Did you like this article of useful Spanish phrases for travel? Don’t stop there, check out our article about Spanish greetings and goodbyes as well, because that will surely come in handy on your travels!

Full List of Colors in Spanish for Beginners

The full list of colors in Spanish is one of the first lessons (or the most basic) when you start learning Spanish. Moreover, knowing the full list of colors in Spanish will allow the learners to communicate with other people in a better way, allowing them to ask for indications and much more. This is why you must have the correct tools to be able to find the necessary information in your day-to-day basis, and colors are one of the most essential of them.

Therefore, we provide you the following colors in Spanish list with English translations so you can learn them in an easier way. Let’s get started!

Colors in Spanish List

• Black = Negro
• White = Blanco
• Yellow = Amarillo
• Blue = Azul
• Red = Rojo
• Green = Verde
• Orange = Naranja
• Violet = Violeta/Morado
• Purple = Púrpura
• Pink = Rosa
• Gray = Gris
• Brown = Marrón
• Silver = Plateado/Plata
• Gold = Dorado/Oro
• Lemon = Limón
• Lime = Lima
• Mustard = Mostaza
• Lavender = Lavanda
• Lilac = Lila
• Salmon = Salmón
• Fuchsia = Fucsia
• Magenta = Magenta
• Scarlet = Escarlata
• Burgundy = Borgoña
• Ivory = Marfil
• Champagne = Champaña
• Beige = Beige
• Ocher = Ocre
• Copper = Cobre
• Amber = Ámbar
• Aquamarine = Aguamarina
• Turquoise = Turquesa
• Cyan = Cian
• Baby Blue = Azul Claro
• Prussian Blue = Azul de Prusia
• Navy Blue = Azul Marino
• Jade = Jade
• Olive = Verde Oliva

We have provided you with a full list of colors in Spanish, so now you can ask “Can you come and pick me up at the blue house, please?” (“¿Puedes venir a buscarme a la casa azul, por favor?”) or say “I want that cake with the yellow frosting” (“Quiero ese pastel con el glaseado amarillo”), and build many other sentences to achieve whatever you want.

Bonus Section – List of Tones for the Colors in Spanish

Now, we’ll give you a list of words which complement the colors in Spanish, so that you can play with the entire color spectrum and increase your vocabulary.

• Light “X” = “X” Claro (For example: Light Green – Verde Claro)
• Medium “X” = “X” Medio (For example: Medium Vermilion – Bermellón Medio)
• Dark “X” = “X” Oscuro (For example: Dark Yellow – Amarillo Oscuro)
• Pale “X” = “X” Pálido (For example: Pale Lavender – Lavanda Pálido)
• Electric “X” = “X” Eléctrico (For example: Electric Blue – Azul Eléctrico)
• Metallic “X” = “X” Metálico (For example: Metallic Bronze – Bronce Metálico)
• Pastel “X” = “X” Pastel (For example: Pastel Orange – Naranja Pastel)
• Old “X” = “X” Viejo (For example: Old Rose – Rosa Viejo)

Finally, we can suggest you always practice and keep learning to improve your Spanish-speaking skills.

Don’t stop learning here, you just got started! Head over to our other articles, like our List of Fruits in Spanish to keep learning basic Spanish vocabulary.