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"Market" in Spanish: mercado

el mercado

Say it: mehr-KAH-dohmasculine · el mercadonoun/meɾˈka.ðo/

A market is el mercado (mehr-KAH-doh). It is masculine. Food markets are often el mercado local.

Sunday morning

Compro fruta en el mercado.
I buy fruit at the market.
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How to pronounce mercado

Say it

mehr-KAH-doh

/meɾˈka.ðo/

Three syllables: mehr-KAH-doh. Stress KAH. Soft d at the end.

"Market" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
el mercadomarket

Open-air or covered market.

el mercado locallocal market

Neighborhood food market.

ir al mercadoto go to the market

Buying fresh produce.

el mercado de artesaníascraft market

Handmade goods.

How to use mercado in real life

  1. 1Sunday morning

    Compro fruta en el mercado.

    I buy fruit at the market.

    En el mercado is the place.

  2. 2Giving directions

    El mercado está dos cuadras más.

    The market is two blocks farther.

    El mercado is a landmark.

  3. 3Tourist tip

    El mercado local abre temprano.

    The local market opens early.

    Mercado local means neighborhood market.

Mistakes English speakers make with mercado

Incorrect: La mercado es grande.

Correct: El mercado es grande.

Mercado is masculine. Say el mercado.

Incorrect: Voy al market.

Correct: Voy al mercado.

Use mercado, not the English word market.

Good to know

Mercado often means a food or craft market. A supermarket is el supermercado. Many cities have a mercado central.

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Buying fresh produce

  1. ChatPal

    Vamos al mercado por tomates.

    Let's go to the market for tomatoes.

  2. You

    Sí. El mercado tiene frutas frescas.

    Yes. The market has fresh fruit.

  3. ChatPal

    ¿Llevas efectivo?

    Do you have cash?

  4. You

    Sí. También aceptan tarjeta.

    Yes. They also take cards.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Market" in Spanish

Is mercado masculine or feminine?

Masculine: el mercado, un mercado grande.

How do you pronounce mercado?

mehr-KAH-doh. Stress KAH.

Is a supermarket a mercado?

Usually say supermercado for that.

How do I say go to the market?

Ir al mercado.

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