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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Compras

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre compras, como "article", "retail", "bid", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
article
[Sustantivo]

a specific object or item, particularly one that is part of a set

artículo

artículo

Ex: He picked up the article of stationery left on the shelf .
merchandise
[Sustantivo]

goods offered for sale or the ones bought or sold

mercancía, mercadería

mercancía, mercadería

Ex: She browsed through merchandise at the souvenir shop , looking for gifts to bring back home .
coupon
[Sustantivo]

a small piece of document that is used for buying things with a lower price

cupón

cupón

Ex: The website offered a coupon for online shoppers .
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.
bargain
[Sustantivo]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

ganga

ganga

Ex: The used car was bargain compared to newer models .
retail
[Sustantivo]

the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities

venta al detalle

venta al detalle

Ex: Many businesses rely on retail sales during the holiday season.
auction
[Sustantivo]

a public sale in which goods or properties are sold to the person who bids higher

subasta

subasta

Ex: The auction house specializes in selling fine art and jewelry.
to bid
[Verbo]

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

hacer una oferta

hacer una oferta

Ex: The contractors bidding for the government 's new construction project .
counter
[Sustantivo]

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

mostrador

mostrador

Ex: He leaned on counter while waiting for his coffee .
stand
[Sustantivo]

a booth where articles are displayed for sale

puesto, quiosco

puesto, quiosco

window shopping
[Sustantivo]

the activity of just looking at the goods in the windows of stores without going inside and buying something

ver escaparates, ver vitrinas, ver vidrieras

ver escaparates, ver vitrinas, ver vidrieras

Ex: She does n’t have the money to buy anything , but she window shopping for fashion .
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 chain store provided him with valuable retail experience and customer service skills .
convenience store
[Sustantivo]

a store that sells food, publications, alcohol, etc., often open 24 hours every day

tienda, almacén

tienda, almacén

Ex: The convenience store is a popular spot for locals to pick up quick meals and household supplies .
deli
[Sustantivo]

a store that sells cheese, cooked meat, and foreign food

charcutería

charcutería

Ex: They decided to grab some bagels and lox from deli for Sunday brunch .
grocery
[Sustantivo]

a store selling food and household items

supermercado

supermercado

Ex: I forgot to buy milk at grocery yesterday .
farmer's market
[Sustantivo]

an area in which farmers sell their products directly to the customers

mercado agrícola

mercado agrícola

the cleaner's
[Sustantivo]

a shop where one can do their laundry and dry cleaning

tintorería

tintorería

stall
[Sustantivo]

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

puesto, tenderete

puesto, tenderete

Ex: She helped her mother manage their stall at the farmers ’ market .
outlet
[Sustantivo]

a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price

tienda, outlet

tienda, outlet

Ex: The outlet website offers a wide selection of discounted items from popular brands .
stock
[Sustantivo]

the items available for sale in a store or its warehouse

mercancía disponible

mercancía disponible

Ex: The boutique specializes in designer clothing and regularly updates stock to showcase the latest trends .
transaction
[Sustantivo]

the general process of purchasing or selling something

transacción

transacción

Ex: Automating transaction of routine tasks can significantly improve efficiency .
barcode
[Sustantivo]

a row of black and white lines printed on a product that contain information such as its price, readable only by a computer

código de barras

código de barras

Ex: The manufacturer printed a barcode on each product for easy identification and tracking throughout the supply chain .
credit card
[Sustantivo]

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

tarjeta de crédito

tarjeta de crédito

Ex: We earn reward points every time we use credit card.
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 debit card when the old one expired .
price tag
[Sustantivo]

a label on an item that shows how much it costs

etiqueta de precio

etiqueta de precio

Ex: She hesitated to buy the item when she saw the price tag attached to it .
store card
[Sustantivo]

a card that can be used to pay for items one buys in a particular store

tarjeta de cliente

tarjeta de cliente

Ex: He prefers using his credit card instead of store card for flexibility .
cart
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle with two or four wheels that we use to carry heavy objects while shopping

carrito

carrito

Ex: Some customers prefer to use baskets instead of cart.
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 checkout and paid for my groceries with a credit card .

(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

agotarse

agotarse

Ex: The underground sold out, transforming an abandoned warehouse into a vibrant celebration .
refund
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

reembolso

reembolso

Ex: He requested refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .
on sale
[Frase]

available for purchase

a la venta, en venta

a la venta, en venta

Ex: The online tech retailer is featuring a flash sale , with various gadgets and on sale for a limited time .
rack
[Sustantivo]

a shelf or frame with hooks or bars, etc. on which things can be put or hung

estante

estante

Ex: She hung her towels on the towel rack in the bathroom to dry after showering.
register
[Sustantivo]

a machine used in restaurants, stores, etc. in which the received money is kept and each transaction is recorded

caja

caja

Ex: The clerk had to call for assistance when register froze and would n't process transactions .
aisle
[Sustantivo]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

pasillo

pasillo

Ex: Please keep aisle clear for safety reasons .
consumer
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consumidor

consumidor

Ex: Online reviews play a significant role in consumers make informed choices .
consumerism
[Sustantivo]

the idea or belief that personal well-being and happiness depend on the purchase of material goods

consumismo

consumismo

Ex: Advertising plays a significant role in consumerism by persuading people to buy products they may not necessarily need .
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