Spanish - Lesson 104 of 159: Shopping

1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Estoy buscando ___.

I'm looking for ___.

Meaning: I'm looking for ___.

When to use: Use this to tell a store worker what item you want to find.

Estoy buscando zapatos deportivos.

I'm looking for sneakers.

Estoy buscando una mochila para la escuela.

I'm looking for a backpack for school.

¿Dónde puedo encontrar ___?

Where can I find ___?

Meaning: Where can I find ___?

When to use: Ask this when you don't know the item's location in the store.

¿Dónde puedo encontrar la sección de baterías?

Where can I find the battery section?

Disculpe, ¿dónde puedo encontrar toallas?

Excuse me, where can I find towels?

¿Cuánto cuesta esto?

How much is this?

Meaning: How much is this?

When to use: Ask about the price of an item you're holding or pointing to.

¿Cuánto cuesta esto? — ¿El vestido o la blusa?

How much is this? — Do you mean the dress or the blouse?

¿Cuánto cuesta esto? Está muy bonito.

How much is this? It's very nice.

¿Tienen esto en ___?

Do you have this in ___?

Meaning: Do you have this in ___?

When to use: Ask for a different size, color, or model of the same item.

Tip: Beginners sometimes forget to name the variant (size/color) after 'en'.

¿Tienen esto en talla M?

Do you have this in size M?

¿Tienen esto en otro color?

Do you have this in another color?

¿Me puedo probar esto?

Can I try this on?

Meaning: Can I try this on?

When to use: Use this when you want to try clothes or shoes in a fitting room.

Tip: Some learners say 'puedo' instead of 'me puedo'; both work, but 'me puedo probar' is very common.

¿Me puedo probar esto antes de comprarlo?

Can I try this on before buying it?

¿Me puedo probar estos pantalones, por favor?

Can I try on these pants, please?

¿Aceptan tarjeta?

Do you take cards?

Meaning: Do you take cards?

When to use: Ask this at the register if you're unsure about card payment.

¿Aceptan tarjeta o solo efectivo?

Do you take cards or only cash?

¿Aceptan tarjeta en este puesto?

Do you accept cards at this stall?

¿Puedo pagar con ___?

Can I pay in ___?

Meaning: Can I pay in/by ___?

When to use: Use this to state or ask about payment method (cash, card, transfer, etc.).

¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito?

Can I pay with a credit card?

¿Puedo pagar con efectivo si quiero?

Can I pay with cash if I want?

¿Hay algo más barato?

Is there a cheaper one?

Meaning: Is there a cheaper one?

When to use: Ask for a lower-cost option when the current price is too high.

¿Hay algo más barato de este mismo tipo?

Is there something cheaper of this same type?

¿Hay algo más barato que esto? Estoy buscando una opción económica.

Is there a cheaper one than this? I'm looking for an economical option.

Me lo llevo.

I'll take it.

Meaning: I'll take it.

When to use: Say this to confirm you want to buy the item; adjust gender if needed (me la llevo).

Tip: Remember to match the object gender: 'me lo llevo' (masc.) vs 'me la llevo' (fem.).

Me lo llevo. ¿Puede envolverlo para regalo?

I'll take it. Can you wrap it as a gift?

Estas gafas me gustan. Me las llevo.

I like these glasses. I'll take them.

¿Me puedes dar un recibo, por favor?

Can I get a receipt, please?

Meaning: Can I get a receipt, please?

When to use: Ask this after paying to request proof of purchase.

¿Me puedes dar un recibo, por favor? Lo necesito para la empresa.

Can I get a receipt, please? I need it for work.

Compré el regalo. ¿Me puedes dar un recibo, por favor?

I bought the gift. Can I get a receipt, please?

¿Esto está en oferta?

Is this on sale?

Meaning: Is this on sale?

When to use: Ask this when you suspect the item may have a reduced price.

¿Esto está en oferta o es el precio normal?

Is this on sale or is that the regular price?

Vi un anuncio. ¿Esto está en oferta hoy?

I saw an ad. Is this on sale today?

¿Hay algún descuento?

Is there a discount?

Meaning: Is there a discount?

When to use: Ask when you want to know about any promotions or lower prices available.

¿Hay algún descuento si compro dos unidades?

Is there a discount if I buy two units?

¿Hay algún descuento para estudiantes?

Is there a student discount?

¿Puedo devolver esto?

Can I return this?

Meaning: Can I return this?

When to use: Ask about the store's return policy when you might need to bring an item back.

¿Puedo devolver esto si no me queda bien?

Can I return this if it doesn't fit me?

¿Puedo devolver esto dentro de 30 días?

Can I return this within 30 days?

Spanish - Shopping

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

How would you ask where to find milk in the store?

You want to try on a pair of pants. Which phrase do you use?

At the register you want to know if you can pay by card. Which is best?

You decide to buy an item. How do you tell the cashier you'll buy it?

In the store I want to try on a shirt. I say: 'Can I try this on?'

The jacket is expensive. I ask the seller: 'Is there a cheaper one?'

The buyer changed their mind and asks: 'Can I return this?'

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice