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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Compras

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre compras, como "barter", "gratis", "kiosk", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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to bargain
to bargain
[Verbo]

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

regatear

regatear

Ex: Shoppers at the market often try to bargain for lower prices on goods such as handmade crafts or clothing. 

Los compradores en el mercado a menudo intentan regatear para obtener precios más bajos en productos como artesanías o ropa.

to barter
to barter
[Verbo]

to exchange goods or services without using money

trocar

trocar

Ex: The nomadic tribes engaged in bartering furs and hides for grains and textiles. 

Las tribus nómadas se dedicaban al trueque de pieles y cueros por granos y textiles.

to haggle
to haggle
[Verbo]

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

regatear

regatear

Ex: In some cultures, it's expected that customers will haggle over prices when shopping for certain items. 

En algunas culturas, se espera que los clientes regateen los precios cuando compran ciertos artículos.

to shortchange

to cheat someone by giving back less money than owed

devolver de menos

devolver de menos

Ex: He realized he had been shortchanged after paying for the groceries. 

Se dio cuenta de que lo habían estafado después de pagar los comestibles.

complimentary
complimentary
[Adjetivo]

supplied or given for free

de obsequio, de regalo

de obsequio, de regalo

Ex: At the event, attendees were given complimentary gift bags filled with samples and brochures. 

En el evento, los asistentes recibieron bolsas de regalo gratuitas llenas de muestras y folletos.

exorbitant
exorbitant
[Adjetivo]

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

exorbitante

exorbitante

Ex: The exorbitant rent for the apartment in the city center was prohibitive for many potential tenants. 

El alquiler exorbitante del apartamento en el centro de la ciudad era prohibitivo para muchos inquilinos potenciales.

gratis
gratis
[Adverbio]

without costing anything

gratis, gratuitamente

gratis, gratuitamente

Ex: The samples were handed out gratis to all attendees at the event. 

Las muestras se repartieron gratis a todos los asistentes al evento.

denomination
denomination
[Sustantivo]

a unit of value, especially monetary value

unidad

unidad

markup
markup
[Sustantivo]

the amount added to the price of something to cover overheads and profit

sobreprecio

sobreprecio

Ex: The restaurant increased its menu prices by a 30% markup to account for rising ingredient costs and maintain its profit margins. 

El restaurante aumentó los precios de su menú con un margen del 30% para cubrir el aumento de los costos de los ingredientes y mantener sus márgenes de beneficio.

spree
spree
[Sustantivo]

a short period of time during which one does a particular activity in an extreme way without control, especially spending money

juerga

juerga

Ex: They went on a spree of dining out every night. 
token
token
[Sustantivo]

a piece of paper or a disc of metal or plastic used instead of money as a form of payment or to operate some machines

ficha

ficha

Ex: The public transit system offers tokens that riders can use instead of cash to board buses and trains. 

El sistema de transporte público ofrece fichas que los pasajeros pueden usar en lugar de efectivo para abordar autobuses y trenes.

voucher
voucher
[Sustantivo]

a digital code or a printed piece of paper that can be used instead of money when making a purchase or used to receive a discount

cupón

cupón

Ex: He redeemed his voucher for a free movie ticket at the theater box office. 

Canjeó su vale por una entrada de cine gratis en la taquilla del teatro.

bodega
bodega
[Sustantivo]

(in the US) a small grocery shop, especially in a neighborhood inhabited by a Spanish-speaking population

bodega

bodega

boutique
boutique
[Sustantivo]

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

boutique

boutique

Ex: They opened a boutique bakery that sells artisanal bread and pastries. 

Abrieron una panadería boutique que vende pan y pasteles artesanales.

delicatessen
delicatessen
[Sustantivo]

a shop or section of a store that sells high-quality, ready-to-eat foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and salads

delicatessen

delicatessen

Ex: The delicatessen is known for its homemade soups and salads. 

La charcutería es conocida por sus sopas y ensaladas caseras.

emporium
emporium
[Sustantivo]

a large retail store selling various goods, or a particular type of goods

emporio

emporio

kiosk
kiosk
[Sustantivo]

a small store with an open front selling newspapers, etc.

quiosco, kiosco

quiosco, kiosco

Ex: The food court has a variety of kiosks offering different types of cuisine, from Mexican to Asian. 

La plaza de comidas tiene una variedad de quioscos que ofrecen diferentes tipos de cocina, desde mexicana hasta asiática.

laundromat
laundromat
[Sustantivo]

a facility where coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available to customers

lavandería automática

lavandería automática

Ex: He waited at the laundromat while his laundry dried. 

Esperó en la lavandería automática mientras su ropa se secaba.

off-licence
off-licence
[Sustantivo]

a shop selling alcoholic drinks to be taken away and consumed elsewhere

licorería

licorería

Ex: The new off-licence in town is known for its reasonable prices. 

El nuevo establecimiento de venta de alcohol en la ciudad es conocido por sus precios razonables.

parlor
parlor
[Sustantivo]

a shop or business offering specific goods or services

salón

salón

pawnshop
pawnshop
[Sustantivo]

a store in which one leaves personal belongings to get a loan, and if the money is not returned, the pawnbroker can possess or sell these objects

prendería

prendería

plaza
plaza
[Sustantivo]

a type of shopping center, common in North America

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: The plaza was crowded during the holiday sale. 

La plaza estaba llena durante la venta de vacaciones.

precinct
precinct
[Sustantivo]

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

circunscripción

circunscripción

Ex: The historic precinct of the city is preserved as a pedestrian-only area, allowing visitors to explore its charm safely. 

El distrito histórico de la ciudad se conserva como un área exclusiva para peatones, permitiendo a los visitantes explorar su encanto de manera segura.

slopshop
slopshop
[Sustantivo]

a store where cheap, ready-made clothing is available for purchase

bazar de ropa barata

bazar de ropa barata

proprietor
proprietor
[Sustantivo]

the owner of a property or business

propietario

propietario

Ex: He became the sole proprietor of the family business. 

Se convirtió en el propietario único del negocio familiar.

spendthrift
spendthrift
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way

despilfarrador

despilfarrador

Ex: Despite earning a high salary, his spendthrift ways left him in financial trouble. 

A pesar de ganar un salario alto, sus formas de derrochador lo dejaron en problemas financieros.

vendor
vendor
[Sustantivo]

someone on the street who offers food, clothing, etc. for sale

vendedor

vendedor

Ex: The street vendor sold hot dogs to passersby. 

El vendedor ambulante vendió perros calientes a los transeúntes.

wet market
wet market
[Sustantivo]

a market in which fresh meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables are sold to customers, especially in Asia

mercado de pescado

mercado de pescado

wholesale
wholesale
[Sustantivo]

the process or activity of selling goods in large quantities to businesses at a lower price

mayoreo

mayoreo

Ex: She works in wholesale, managing large shipments of goods to stores. 

Ella trabaja en el mayorista, gestionando grandes envíos de mercancías a las tiendas.

toiletries
toiletries
[Sustantivo]

products used in a bathroom for washing and taking care of one's body, such as soap, toothpaste, and shampoo

artículo de tocador

artículo de tocador

white goods
white goods
[Sustantivo]

large electrical home appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators

electrodomésticos

electrodomésticos

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