Ready for Lesson 105? We'll practice useful store phrases you can use right away in Spanish-speaking shops. Say them out loud, notice the meaning, then try the practice quizzes.
Level A2: In Lesson 105 you'll learn and practice everyday shopping phrases for exchanges, returns, sizes, availability, and polite responses in stores. This CEFR-aligned mini-lesson focuses on 10 practical chunks — ask about returns, check sizes and prices, and ask staff to hold items for you.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
Recognize and use 10 common shopping phrases at level A2.
Ask about returns, exchanges, delivery time, and availability.
Politely decline help and say an item doesn't fit.
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
¿Puedo cambiar esto?
Can I exchange this?
Meaning: Can I exchange this?
When to use: Use this in a store when you want to change an item you bought for a different size or product.
Compré estos zapatos ayer. ¿Puedo cambiar esto?
I bought these shoes yesterday. Can I exchange this?
La camisa tiene una mancha. ¿Puedo cambiar esto por otra?
The shirt has a stain. Can I exchange this for another one?
¿Cómo manejan las devoluciones?
What is the return policy?
Meaning: What is the return policy?
When to use: Ask this when you want to know the store's rules for returning items or getting a refund.
Antes de comprar, ¿cómo manejan las devoluciones si no me gusta?
Before buying, how do you handle returns if I don't like it?
¿Cómo manejan las devoluciones de productos en oferta?
How do you handle returns for sale items?
No me queda bien.
It doesn't fit.
Meaning: It doesn't fit.
When to use: Say this when clothing, shoes, or accessories are the wrong size for you.
Tip: Beginners sometimes say “No queda bien” without the reflexive pronoun; use “No me queda bien.”
Probé la chaqueta y no me queda bien.
I tried on the jacket and it doesn't fit me.
Los pantalones son bonitos, pero no me quedan bien en la cintura.
The pants are nice, but they don't fit me at the waist.
Está muy caro.
It's too expensive.
Meaning: It's too expensive.
When to use: Use this to say the price is higher than you want to pay.
Quería comprarlo, pero está muy caro.
I wanted to buy it, but it's too expensive.
¿Puede bajar el precio? Está muy caro para mí.
Can you lower the price? It's too expensive for me.
Solo estoy viendo, gracias.
I'm just browsing, thanks.
Meaning: I'm just browsing, thanks.
When to use: Say this politely when staff offers help but you don't need it.
Gracias, solo estoy viendo, gracias.
Thanks, I'm just browsing, thanks.
No necesito ayuda ahora; solo estoy viendo, gracias.
I don't need help now; I'm just browsing, thanks.
¿Todavía está disponible?
Is it still available?
Meaning: Is it still available?
When to use: Use this to ask if an item is still in stock or still for sale online.
Vi esta chaqueta en la web. ¿Todavía está disponible?
I saw this jacket online. Is it still available?
En la tienda solo queda una talla; ¿todavía está disponible?
There's only one size left in the store; is it still available?
¿Está bien el precio?
Is the price correct?
Meaning: Is the price correct?
When to use: Ask this to confirm that the labeled price or the price at checkout is right.
En la etiqueta dice $40. ¿Está bien el precio?
The tag says $40. Is the price correct?
El total en la caja parece diferente; ¿está bien el precio?
The total at the register looks different; is the price correct?
¿Me puedes apartar esto?
Can you hold this for me?
Meaning: Can you hold this for me?
When to use: Ask a shopkeeper to reserve an item while you decide or come back later.
Me gusta esta blusa. ¿Me puedes apartar esto hasta esta tarde?
I like this blouse. Can you hold this for me until this afternoon?
Si vuelvo en una hora, ¿me puedes apartar esto por favor?
If I come back in an hour, can you hold this for me, please?
¿Cuánto tarda la entrega?
How long does delivery take?
Meaning: How long does delivery take?
When to use: Ask this when ordering something that must be delivered to your home or another address.
Si lo pido ahora, ¿cuánto tarda la entrega?
If I order it now, how long does delivery take?
Quiero enviar este regalo. ¿Cuánto tarda la entrega al extranjero?
I want to send this gift. How long does delivery take abroad?
¿Qué talla es?
What size is this?
Meaning: What size is this?
When to use: Use this to ask about clothing or shoe size before trying on or buying.
Disculpe, ¿qué talla es esta camiseta?
Excuse me, what size is this T-shirt?
Me queda ajustada la chaqueta. ¿Qué talla es la que probé?
The jacket is tight on me. What size is the one I tried?
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
At a small clothing shop
What does Anna ask the shop assistant to do?
Anna
Hola, vi esta chaqueta en la web. ¿Todavía está disponible?
Hi, I saw this jacket online. Is it still available?
David
Sí, tenemos la talla mediana. ¿La quiere probar?
Yes, we have the medium size. Do you want to try it on?
Anna
Gracias, pero creo que no me queda bien. ¿Puedo cambiar esto si no me queda?
Thanks, but I think it doesn't fit me. Can I exchange this if it doesn't fit?
David
Claro. ¿Quiere que se lo apartemos mientras decide?
Sure. Do you want us to hold it for you while you decide?
Anna
Sí, por favor. ¿Me puedes apartar esto hasta esta tarde?
Yes, please. Can you hold this for me until this afternoon?
David
Hecho. Gracias y que tenga buen día.
Done. Thank you and have a good day.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which Spanish phrase asks whether an item can be exchanged?
You want the shop to reserve an item for you. Which phrase do you use?
Which phrase politely tells staff you don't need help right now?
You see a price tag but the register shows a different amount. Which phrase asks if the displayed price is correct?
It doesn't fit. (No me queda bien.)
The jacket is too small for me, so I tell the clerk: __
Can you hold this for me? (¿Me puedes apartar esto?)
I like this dress but I need to buy dinner first. I ask the shop: __
Is the price correct? (¿Está bien el precio?)
Before I pay I see a different number at checkout, so I ask: __
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
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