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Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico) - Compras

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre compras, como "sale", "value", "bargain", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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Words for Basic IELTS
assistant
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to help customers in a shop

asistente

asistente

credit
[Sustantivo]

the ability to buy something from a shop or receive money from a bank based on trust, without paying for it immediately

crédito

crédito

sale
[Sustantivo]

an occasion when a shop or business sells its goods at reduced prices

rebaja

rebaja

Ex: They bought their new car during a year-end sale.Compraron su coche nuevo durante una **venta** de fin de año.
cheque
[Sustantivo]

a piece of printed paper where one writes an amount of money and signs it, used as a form of payment instead of cash

cheque

cheque

Ex: She deposited the cheque at the bank using the mobile app .Ella depositó el **cheque** en el banco usando la aplicación móvil.
to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals to afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .La estabilidad financiera permite a los individuos **permitirse** gastos inesperados sin causar dificultades.
department store
[Sustantivo]

a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods

tienda por departamentos

tienda por departamentos

Ex: The department store's extensive toy section was a favorite with the kids .La sección extensa de juguetes del **almacén por departamentos** era la favorita de los niños.
discount
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money that is reduced from the usual price of something

descuento, rebaja

descuento, rebaja

Ex: The store provided a 15 % discount for first-time customers .La tienda ofreció un descuento del 15% a los clientes por primera vez.
mall
[Sustantivo]

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: The mall offers a wide variety of stores , from high-end boutiques to budget-friendly shops .El **centro comercial** ofrece una amplia variedad de tiendas, desde boutiques de lujo hasta tiendas económicas.
order
[Sustantivo]

a request or instruction made for goods or services, often specifying the quantity, quality, and delivery of the requested items

pedido

pedido

Ex: The company processed the order and shipped the items promptly .La empresa procesó el **pedido** y envió los artículos con prontitud.
payment
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of paying or being paid money

pago

pago

queue
[Sustantivo]

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

cola

cola

Ex: There was a queue outside the popular restaurant , with people eager to get a table .Había una **cola** fuera del restaurante popular, con gente ansiosa por conseguir una mesa.
gift card
[Sustantivo]

a small card that allows the holder to get goods and services from a store up to the cash value printed on it

tarjeta de regalo

tarjeta de regalo

receipt
[Sustantivo]

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

recibo

recibo

Ex: The hotel gave me a receipt when I checked out .El hotel me dio un **recibo** cuando hice el check-out.
tax
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

impuesto

impuesto

Ex: Businesses are required to collect and report taxes to the government.Las empresas están obligadas a recaudar y declarar los **impuestos** al gobierno.
value
[Sustantivo]

the worth of something in money

valor

valor

Ex: She questioned the value of the expensive handbag , wondering if it was worth the price .Ella cuestionó el **valor** del bolso caro, preguntándose si valía el precio.
bargain
[Sustantivo]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

ganga

ganga

Ex: The used car was a bargain compared to newer models .El coche usado fue un **chollo** en comparación con los modelos más nuevos.
to bid
[Verbo]

to offer a particular price for something, usually at an auction

hacer una oferta

hacer una oferta

Ex: The contractors are bidding for the government 's new construction project .Los contratistas están haciendo **ofertas** para el nuevo proyecto de construcción del gobierno.
cashier
[Sustantivo]

a person in charge of paying and receiving money in a hotel, shop, bank, etc.

cajero

cajero

Ex: The cashier quickly resolved a problem with the customer ’s discount at checkout .El **cajero** resolvió rápidamente un problema con el descuento del cliente en la caja.
checkout
[Sustantivo]

a place in a supermarket where people pay for the goods they buy

caja

caja

Ex: After waiting patiently in line , I finally reached the checkout and paid for my groceries with a credit card .Después de esperar pacientemente en la fila, finalmente llegué a la **caja** y pagué mis compras con una tarjeta de crédito.
delivery
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of taking goods, letters, etc. to whomever they have been sent

entrega, reparto

entrega, reparto

Ex: He tracked the delivery status of his package online .Él rastreó el estado de **entrega** de su paquete en línea.

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

comprar

comprar

Ex: The family has recently purchased a new car for their daily commute .La familia ha **comprado** recientemente un coche nuevo para su desplazamiento diario.

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

robar en las tiendas

robar en las tiendas

Ex: The employee noticed the man shoplifting and immediately called the police .El empleado notó al hombre **robando en la tienda** e inmediatamente llamó a la policía.
accessory
[Sustantivo]

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

accesorio

accesorio

Ex: The store offers a wide selection of fashion accessories, including belts , scarves , and hats .La tienda ofrece una amplia selección de **accesorios** de moda, incluyendo cinturones, bufandas y sombreros.
goods
[Sustantivo]

items made or produced for sale

bienes

bienes

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .Decidió donar sus **bienes** ligeramente usados a la caridad, con la esperanza de ayudar a los necesitados.
to browse
[Verbo]

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

echar una ojeada

echar una ojeada

Ex: He likes to browse the electronics store to stay updated on the latest technology , even though he rarely buys anything .A él le gusta **navegar** por la tienda de electrónica para mantenerse actualizado sobre la última tecnología, aunque rara vez compra algo.
boutique
[Sustantivo]

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

boutique

boutique

Ex: The boutique carries a curated selection of high-end fashion brands that you ca n't find elsewhere .La **boutique** ofrece una selección cuidada de marcas de moda de alta gama que no puedes encontrar en ningún otro lugar.
chain store
[Sustantivo]

one of a series of stores that are all owned by the same company or person

cadena de tiendas

cadena de tiendas

Ex: Working at a chain store provided him with valuable retail experience and customer service skills .Trabajar en una **tienda de cadena** le proporcionó una valiosa experiencia en venta al por menor y habilidades de servicio al cliente.
debit card
[Sustantivo]

a small plastic card we use to pay for what we buy with the money taken directly from our bank account

tarjeta de débito

tarjeta de débito

Ex: The bank issued me a new debit card when the old one expired .El banco me emitió una nueva **tarjeta de débito** cuando la vieja expiró.
duty-free
[Adjetivo]

(of goods) able to be imported without paying tax on them

libre de impuestos

libre de impuestos

Ex: The duty-free area of the airport is popular among tourists looking for souvenirs and gifts .El área **libre de impuestos** del aeropuerto es popular entre los turistas que buscan souvenirs y regalos.
to retail
[Verbo]

to sell small quantities of goods directly to customers

vender al por menor

vender al por menor

Ex: Over the years , these shops have successfully retailed unique products to loyal customers .A lo largo de los años, estas tiendas han **vendido al por menor** con éxito productos únicos a clientes leales.
shopaholic
[Sustantivo]

someone who spends a lot of time shopping, often buying unnecessary things

adicto a las compras

adicto a las compras

Ex: The shopaholic could n't resist the temptation of the big sale and ended up buying more than she intended .La **shopaholic** no pudo resistir la tentación de las grandes rebajas y terminó comprando más de lo que pretendía.
Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico)
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