Vocabulario relacionado con el supermercado

Hoy veremos un poco de vocabulario relacionado con el supermercado, incluyendo ejemplos y frases comunes que se pueden dar en un establecimiento de estos:

 

Supermarket	Supermercado
Grocery store	Supermercado/Tienda de comestibles
Shopping cart	Carrito de compra
Cashier	Cajero/a
Checkout	Caja registradora
Produce	Productos frescos
Meat	Carnes
Dairy	Productos lácteos
Bakery	Panadería
Deli	Delicatessen
Frozen food	Alimentos congelados
Canned goods	Productos enlatados
Non-food items	Artículos no alimenticios
Coupons	Cupones (descuentos)

                    

Ejemplos de su uso

• I went to the supermarket to buy some groceries for the week.
• I need to go to the grocery store to pick up some milk and bread.
• I pushed my shopping cart through the aisles of the store.
• I paid for my items at the cashier before leaving the store.
• I placed my items on the conveyor belt for the checkout.
• I browsed the produce section for fresh fruits and vegetables.
• I picked up some chicken from the meat section.
• I grabbed a carton of eggs from the dairy section.
• I bought some fresh bread from the bakery.
• I ordered a sandwich from the deli counter.
• I picked up some frozen pizza from the frozen food section.
• I bought some canned beans from the canned goods section.
• I also bought some non-food items like cleaning supplies.
• I used some coupons to get discounts on my purchase.

leche	milk
pan	bread
huevos	eggs
frutas	fruits
verduras	vegetables
carne	meat
pollo	chicken
pescado	fish
arroz	rice
pasta	pasta
queso	cheese
mantequilla	butter
azúcar	sugar
sal	salt
agua embotellada	bottled water
jugo/zumo	juice
cerveza	beer
vino	wine
detergente para ropa	laundry detergent
papel higiénico	toilet paper
jabón	soap
champú	Shampoo
desodorante	deodorant
cosméticos	cosmetics
medicamentos	medications
juguetes	toys
libros	books
revistas	magazines
papel de cocina	kitchen paper
bolsas de plástico	plastic bags
productos para el hogar	household items
productos para mascotas	pet products

 

Algunos ejemplos de su uso:

• “I need to buy a carton of milk for my cereal.” / “Necesito comprar una carton de leche para mi cereal.”
• “Can you grab a loaf of bread while you’re at the store?” / “¿Puedes comprar una barra de pan mientras estás en la tienda?”
• “Do we have enough eggs to make an omelette?” / “¿Tenemos suficientes huevos para hacer una tortilla?”
• “I want to buy some fruits for a fruit salad” / “Quiero comprar algunas frutas para una ensalada de frutas”
• “Let’s buy some vegetables to make a stir-fry.” / “Compremos algunas verduras para hacer una fritura”
• “I am going to buy some meat for tonight’s dinner” / “Voy a comprar carne para la cena de esta noche”
• “Can you please get some chicken breast for grilling?” / “¿Puedes comprar pechugas de pollo para asar?”
• “I think I’ll buy some fish for tomorrow’s lunch.” / “Creo que compraré algo de pescado para el almuerzo de mañana.”
• “We need to buy rice for our sushi.” / “Necesitamos comprar arroz para nuestro sushi.”
• “I am going to cook spaghetti for dinner” / “Voy a cocinar espaguetis para la cena”
• “Let’s buy some cheese to go with our wine.” / “Compremos queso para acompañar con nuestro vino.”
• “I need to buy butter for baking” / “Necesito comprar mantequilla para hornear”
• “Can you grab a bag of sugar while you’re there?” / “¿Puedes comprar una bolsa de azúcar mientras estás allí?”
• “I need to buy salt for my cooking.” / “Necesito comprar sal para mi cocina.”
• “I’m going to grab a bottle of water before we leave.” / “Voy a comprar una botella de agua antes de partir.”
• “Can you pick up some juice for the kids?” / “¿Puedes comprar zumo para los niños?”
• “I think I’ll buy a case of beer for the party.” / “Creo que compraré una caja de cerveza para la fiesta.”
• “I want to buy a bottle of red wine to pair with steak.” / “Quiero comprar una botella de vino tinto para acompañar con el bistec”
• “I need to buy laundry detergent for my clothes.” / “Necesito comprar detergente para ropa para mis ropas.”
• “Can you grab a pack of toilet paper while you’re at the store?” / “¿Puedes comprar un paquete de papel higiénico mientras estás en la tienda?”
• “I need to buy soap for my shower.” / “Necesito comprar jabón para mi ducha.”

• “Can you pick up some shampoo while you’re there?” / “¿Puedes comprar champú mientras estás allí?”
• “I need to buy deodorant before I run out.” / “Necesito comprar desodorante antes de que se me acabe.”
• “I want to buy some makeup for a night out.” / “Quiero comprar maquillaje para una noche fuera.”
• “I need to buy some medicine for my headache.” / “Necesito comprar algún medicamento para mi dolor de cabeza.”
• “I want to buy a toy for my child’s birthday.” / “Quiero comprar un juguete para el cumpleaños de mi hijo.”
• “I am going to buy a book to read on my vacation” / “Voy a comprar un libro para leer en mi vacaciones”
• “Can you pick up a magazine while you’re at the store?” / “¿Puedes comprar una revista mientras estás en la tienda?”
• “I need to buy some kitchen paper for cleaning.” / “Necesito comprar papel de cocina para limpiar.”
• “Can you grab some plastic bags for groceries?” / “¿Puedes comprar bolsas de plástico para las compras?”
• “I need to buy some household items.” / “Necesito comprar algunos productos para el hogar.”
• “I want to buy some pet food for my dog.” / “Quiero comprar alimento para mascotas para mi perro.”

 

Frases comunes:

• Can you point me in the direction of the cereal aisle?
• How much does a pound of apples cost?
• Do you have any sales or discounts today?
• Can you help me find the eggs?
• Can you please ring up these items separately?
• I need to return this item, where is the customer service desk?
• Can you check if you have more of this product in the back?
• Can you please put these items in a bag?
• Can I pay with a credit card?
• Can you please give me a rain check (cupón/vale) for this item?