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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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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
to bargain
[Verbo]

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

regatear

regatear

Ex: The bargained with the company management for improved working conditions and better wages for its members .
to barter
[Verbo]

to exchange goods or services without using money

trocar

trocar

Ex: Communities near rivers bartered fish and other aquatic resources for agricultural produce .
to haggle
[Verbo]

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

regatear

regatear

Ex: The customer haggled with the car salesperson , eventually securing a more favorable deal on the vehicle .

to give or return less money than the correct amount

devolver de menos

devolver de menos

Ex: The contractor shortchanged by the client , who refused to pay the full agreed-upon amount for the completed renovations .
complimentary
[Adjetivo]

supplied or given for free

de obsequio, de regalo

de obsequio, de regalo

Ex: Visitors to the museum were delighted to find that admission complimentary on weekends .
exorbitant
[Adjetivo]

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

exorbitante

exorbitante

Ex: exorbitant tuition fees at prestigious universities can deter some students from pursuing higher education .
gratis
[Adverbio]

without costing anything

gratis, gratuitamente

gratis, gratuitamente

Ex: They received the tickets gratis as part of a promotional giveaway.
denomination
[Sustantivo]

a unit of value, especially monetary value

unidad

unidad

markup
[Sustantivo]

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

sobreprecio

sobreprecio

Ex: The electronics store 's markup on accessories like cables and chargers helped offset the lower margins on big-ticket items like laptops and TVs .
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

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: Children at the amusement park tokens to ride the carousel and other attractions , with each ride requiring one token .
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: She won a travel voucher in a raffle, which she used to book a weekend getaway.
bodega
[Sustantivo]

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

bodega

bodega

boutique
[Sustantivo]

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

boutique

boutique

Ex: boutique carries a curated selection of high-end fashion brands that you ca n't find elsewhere .
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: She ordered a turkey sandwich from delicatessen counter .
emporium
[Sustantivo]

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

emporio

emporio

kiosk
[Sustantivo]

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

quiosco, kiosco

quiosco, kiosco

Ex: The airline introduced self-service check -kiosks at the airport to streamline the boarding process .
laundromat
[Sustantivo]

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

lavandería automática

lavandería automática

Ex: He carried a heavy bag of laundry to laundromat.
off-licence
[Sustantivo]

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

licorería

licorería

Ex: He picked up a bottle of whiskey from off-licence on his way home .
parlor
[Sustantivo]

a shop or business offering specific goods or services

salón

salón

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
[Sustantivo]

a type of shopping center, common in North America

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: A plaza with a grocery store opened in their neighborhood .
precinct
[Sustantivo]

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

circunscripción

circunscripción

Ex: The city council decided to transform the old industrial area into a vibrant precinct with green spaces and community facilities.
slopshop
[Sustantivo]

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

bazar de ropa barata

bazar de ropa barata

proprietor
[Sustantivo]

the owner of a property or business

propietario

propietario

Ex: She spoke with proprietor about renting a space for her event .
spendthrift
[Sustantivo]

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

despilfarrador

despilfarrador

Ex: He tried to change spendthrift ways , but old habits were hard to break .
vendor
[Sustantivo]

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

vendedor

vendedor

Ex: She bought a scarf from a vendor during her travels .
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
[Sustantivo]

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

mayoreo

mayoreo

Ex: Wholesale allows small businesses to purchase products at a reduced price.
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
[Sustantivo]

large electrical home appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators

electrodomésticos

electrodomésticos

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