Last Updated on June 12, 2026 by I Love Spanish Club
Are you planning to visit a Spanish-speaking country and want to practice your Spanish at the supermarket? Knowing the right vocabulary will make your shopping experience so much easier and more enjoyable. In this guide you’ll find 100+ supermarket words and phrases in Spanish — from finding sections to paying at the checkout. ¡A hacer las compras! (Let’s go shopping!)
🛒 Supermarket Vocabulary in Spanish
Listen to the audio to practice the pronunciation of each word:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| El supermercado | The supermarket |
| La tienda de comestibles | The grocery store |
| La lista de compras | Shopping list |
| La cesta de la compra | Shopping basket |
| El carrito de compras | Shopping cart |
| Los productos lácteos | Dairy products |
| La carne | Meat |
| El pescado | Fish |
| Las frutas | Fruits |
| Las verduras | Vegetables |
| Los cereales | Cereals |
| La panadería | Bakery |
| Los productos enlatados | Canned goods |
| La sección de congelados | Frozen section |
| Las bebidas | Beverages |
| La bodega | Wine section |
| Los productos de limpieza | Cleaning products |
| Los productos de cuidado personal | Personal care products |
| La caja | Checkout counter |
| La fila | Line / Queue |
| El efectivo | Cash |
| La tarjeta de crédito | Credit card |
| El cupón | Coupon |
| Oferta especial | Special offer |
| El descuento | Discount |
| El recibo | Receipt |
| El precio | Price |
| La marca | Brand |
| La etiqueta | Label |
| El envase | Packaging |
| La fecha de caducidad | Expiry date |
| La promoción | Promotion |
| La calidad | Quality |
| El peso | Weight |
| La cantidad | Quantity |
| El sabor | Flavor |
| La variedad | Variety |
| La compra | Purchase |
| La venta | Sale |
💡 Regional tip: In Colombia you’ll hear supermercado or tienda for small corner stores. In Spain, el súper is the informal word everyone uses. In Mexico, la tienda de abarrotes is a small grocery store. They all understand each other though!
💬 Supermarket Phrases in Spanish
Here are all the key phrases you’ll need — organized by situation:
Finding sections
| ¿Dónde está la sección de frutas? | Where is the fruit section? |
| ¿Dónde encuentro las bebidas? | Where can I find the beverages? |
| ¿Dónde está la panadería? | Where is the bakery? |
| ¿Dónde está la sección de productos frescos? | Where is the fresh produce section? |
| ¿Dónde están los productos para mascotas? | Where are the pet products? |
| ¿Dónde encuentro los productos de aseo? | Where can I find toiletries? |
Asking about products & prices
| Necesito leche y huevos. | I need milk and eggs. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta el kilo de tomates? | How much is a kilo of tomatoes? |
| Estoy buscando pan integral. | I’m looking for whole-grain bread. |
| ¿Tienen productos orgánicos? | Do you have organic products? |
| ¿Tienen opciones sin gluten? | Do you have gluten-free options? |
| ¿Cuál es la fecha de caducidad de este producto? | What is the expiry date of this product? |
| ¿Puedo probar este queso? | Can I try this cheese? |
Offers & discounts
| ¿Dónde puedo encontrar los productos en oferta? | Where can I find products on sale? |
| ¿Hay alguna promoción en la carne hoy? | Is there any promotion on meat today? |
| ¿Aceptan cupones de descuento? | Do you accept discount coupons? |
| Este producto está en oferta. | This product is on sale. |
Paying & checkout
| ¿Dónde está la caja para pagar? | Where is the checkout counter? |
| ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito? | Can I pay with a credit card? |
| Quisiera una bolsa, por favor. | I would like a bag, please. |
| ¿Pueden darme un recibo, por favor? | Can you give me a receipt, please? |
| ¿Tienen bolsas reutilizables? | Do you have reusable bags? |
Returns & services
| Me gustaría devolver este artículo. | I would like to return this item. |
| ¿Cuál es la política de devoluciones? | What is the return policy? |
| ¿A qué hora cierran hoy? | What time do you close today? |
| ¿Pueden ayudarme a encontrar un producto específico? | Can you help me find a specific product? |
Real shopping situations move fast, and there’s no substitute for practicing them out loud. A native tutor on Italki can role-play an entire supermarket scenario with you — asking for products, comparing prices, dealing with the checkout — so you walk in prepared the next time you shop in Spanish.
🎯 Quick Practice Quiz
Translate these into Spanish:
- Where is the fruit section?
- How much does a kilo of tomatoes cost?
- Do you have gluten-free products?
- Can I pay with a credit card?
- I would like a bag, please.
✅ Show Answers
- ¿Dónde está la sección de frutas?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta el kilo de tomates?
- ¿Tienen productos sin gluten?
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito?
- Quisiera una bolsa, por favor.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between “súper”, “supermercado” and “tienda”?
Supermercado is the standard word for a large supermarket everywhere. El súper is the informal, shortened version used constantly in Spain. La tienda can mean a small corner store (Colombia, Mexico) or “store” in general — context makes it clear.
How do I ask for a specific quantity, like “half a kilo”?
Medio kilo de… (half a kilo of…) — very common when buying produce, cheese, or meat by weight. You’ll also hear una libra (a pound) in some Latin American countries that mix metric and imperial units.
Is there a free printable version of this vocabulary?
Yes! There’s a free supermarket vocabulary PDF you can download and print — perfect for keeping in your bag when you go shopping. And if you want to hear this vocabulary used in real shopping scenes, Spanish shows on LingoPie often feature everyday situations like grocery shopping with interactive subtitles.
📄 Free Printable PDF
Print the free supermarket vocabulary PDF here.
📚 Practice More
- 👉 Vegetables in Spanish — Complete Vocabulary Guide
- 👉 Dairy Products in Spanish
- 👉 Spanish Shops Vocabulary