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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Shopping

Aquí aprenderá todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre compras, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
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.
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 .
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.

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 ?
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 .

the strategies and measures implemented to minimize theft, shrinkage, or losses within a retail or business environment

prevención de pérdidas en el comercio minorista, prevención de pérdidas en retail

prevención de pérdidas en el comercio minorista, prevención de pérdidas en retail

Ex: Retail loss prevention specialists regularly conduct audits and investigations to identify areas of vulnerability and develop strategies to mitigate theft and fraud .
retail therapy
[Sustantivo]

the act of shopping to improve one's mood or alleviate stress

terapia de compras, compras terapéuticas

terapia de compras, compras terapéuticas

Ex: Retailers often capitalize on the idea of retail therapy by promoting special sales or offers designed to encourage consumers to shop for pleasure rather than necessity.
showrooming
[Sustantivo]

the practice of visiting a physical store to examine a product before purchasing it online, often at a lower price

mostrador, exhibición

mostrador, exhibición

Ex: Showrooming can be frustrating for traditional retailers, who invest in maintaining physical stores only to lose sales to online competitors offering lower prices.
reverse logistics
[Sustantivo]

the process of managing the return, disposal, or redistribution of products and materials back through the supply chain

logística inversa, gestión de logística inversa

logística inversa, gestión de logística inversa

Ex: Manufacturers implement reverse logistics strategies to recover valuable materials from end-of-life products, such as electronics or appliances, for reuse in new manufacturing processes.
retail apocalypse
[Sustantivo]

the widespread closure of physical retail stores, often due to shifts in consumer behavior toward online shopping

apocalipsis del comercio minorista, apocalipsis del retail

apocalipsis del comercio minorista, apocalipsis del retail

Ex: Despite the challenges posed by retail apocalypse, some retailers have managed to thrive by focusing on customer experience , innovation , and digital transformation strategies .
stock keeping unit
[Sustantivo]

a unique alphanumeric code assigned to each distinct product or item in a retailer's inventory for tracking and management purposes

unidad de mantenimiento de stock, código de artículo

unidad de mantenimiento de stock, código de artículo

Ex: When a customer requests a specific product, the sales associate uses the SKU to quickly locate the item in the store or check its availability in the inventory system.
retail analytics
[Sustantivo]

the use of data analysis and insights to optimize retail operations, improve sales performance, and enhance customer experiences

análisis de retail, análisis minorista

análisis de retail, análisis minorista

Ex: Retailers rely on retail analytics to make data-driven decisions that improve overall business performance.
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