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Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 8-9) - Shopping

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las compras que son necesarias para el examen IELTS de formación general.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
futures contract
[Sustantivo]

an agreement to buy or sell goods or assets at a predetermined price but delivered and paid for at a later time

contrato de futuros, contrato a plazo

contrato de futuros, contrato a plazo

Ex: Futures contracts are commonly traded on exchanges such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange , where traders can buy and sell contracts based on the future prices of various financial instruments .
deal-of-the-day
[Sustantivo]

a limited-time discount or promotion that allows merchants to sell a large number of products at a significant discount

oferta del día, promoción del día

oferta del día, promoción del día

Ex: Fitness enthusiasts eagerly awaited the gym's deal-of-the-day, which provided discounts on memberships, personal training sessions, and fitness classes for a limited time.
merchant
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys and sells goods wholesale

minorista

minorista

Ex: During the festival , the streets were lined merchants selling their wares to eager customers .
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 .
BOGOF
[Sustantivo]

a sales promotion where customers receive an additional product at no extra cost when purchasing one

promoción de compra uno y lleva otro gratis, oferta de compra uno y llévate otro

promoción de compra uno y lleva otro gratis, oferta de compra uno y llévate otro

Ex: I was thrilled to find BOGOF on my favorite brand of pasta at the grocery store this week .
knockoff
[Sustantivo]

a less expensive and unauthorized copy of something popular

imitación, copia

imitación, copia

Ex: The counterfeit industry thrives on knockoffs of everything from clothing and accessories to electronics and pharmaceuticals .
loyalty card
[Sustantivo]

a card given by a business to customers as a reward for their repeat purchases, which can be used to earn discounts on future purchases

tarjeta de fidelidad, tarjeta de lealtad

tarjeta de fidelidad, tarjeta de lealtad

Ex: Many retailers use loyalty cards, allowing customers to access their rewards and track their points through a mobile app .
layaway
[Sustantivo]

a purchasing contract by which a retailer agrees to hold merchandise secured by a deposit until the price is paid in full by the customer

pago a plazos, reserva de pago

pago a plazos, reserva de pago

Ex: Many consumers prefer layaway for big-ticket items like appliances or electronics, as it allows them to avoid high-interest credit card debt and manage their finances responsibly.
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 .
best-before date
[Sustantivo]

the date until which a product is expected to remain at its optimal quality, but it may still be consumed after this date

fecha de caducidad, fecha de consumo preferente

fecha de caducidad, fecha de consumo preferente

Ex: Some foods are still safe to eat after the best-before date, but they may not taste as good or have the same texture.
cash and carry
[Sustantivo]

a type of retail model where customers pay for goods upfront and transport them from the store themselves

pago y carga, pago al contado y transporte

pago y carga, pago al contado y transporte

Ex: During the holiday season , the party planner visited cash and carry store to purchase large quantities of decorations and party favors at a discounted rate .
click and collect
[Sustantivo]

a retail service where customers order products online and pick them up in-store or at a specified location

clic y recoge, recoger en tienda

clic y recoge, recoger en tienda

Ex: To avoid shipping fees, I often use the click and collect feature for my online purchases, picking up my items from the store on my way home from work.
retailer
[Sustantivo]

a store, person, or business that sells goods to the public for their own use, not for resale

minorista, detallista

minorista, detallista

Ex: retailer expanded its operations by opening new stores in different cities .

to spend more money than somebody else

superar en gastos, gastar más que

superar en gastos, gastar más que

Ex: In an effort to dominate the tech industry, the company decided to outspend its rivals on research and development, leading to faster innovation.

to demand a lower price than one's rivals

vender más barato que, vender a precios más bajos que

vender más barato que, vender a precios más bajos que

Ex: While the market was experiencing fluctuations , airlines were undercutting fares to attract passengers .
to splurge
[Verbo]

to spend a lot of money on something trivial that one does not really need

derrochar, gastar a lo tonto

derrochar, gastar a lo tonto

Ex: The couple has splurged on a fancy dinner for their anniversary .
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 outbid
[Verbo]

to offer a higher price than someone else especially in an auction

superar en la puja, ofertar más alto que

superar en la puja, ofertar más alto que

Ex: The passionate car outbid everyone at the classic car auction , adding a rare 1960s model to his extensive collection .

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 .
to upsell
[Verbo]

to encourage a customer to buy a more expensive or upgraded version of a product or service, or to add additional items to their purchase

vender más caro, ofertar mejoras

vender más caro, ofertar mejoras

Ex: When booking a hotel room , the front desk might attempt upsell by offering a more luxurious room or additional amenities for a higher price .
back order
[Sustantivo]

a situation where a product is temporarily out of stock but can be ordered for future delivery

pedido pendiente, pedido en espera

pedido pendiente, pedido en espera

Ex: Sorry , the shoes you want are back order, can I suggest an alternative ?
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