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"Store (shop)" in Spanish: tienda
la tienda
A store is la tienda (tee-EHN-dah). It is feminine. Say voy a la tienda when you go shopping.
How to pronounce tienda: audio and sound guideWeekend plans
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How to pronounce tienda
Say it
tee-EHN-dah
/ˈtjen.da/
Three syllables: tee-EHN-dah. Stress EHN. Soft d at the end.
"Store (shop)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la tienda | store / shop A retail shop of any kind. | A retail shop of any kind. |
| la tienda de ropa | clothing store Clothes shopping. | Clothes shopping. |
| abrir una tienda | to open a store Starting a shop. | Starting a shop. |
| la tienda está cerrada | the store is closed Checking hours. | Checking hours. |
How to use tienda in real life
- 1Weekend plans
Voy a la tienda de ropa.
I'm going to the clothing store.
Tienda de ropa names the type.
- 2On the street
Esa tienda abre a las diez.
That store opens at ten.
Esa tienda points to one shop.
- 3Looking for gifts
¿Hay una tienda cerca?
Is there a store nearby?
Una tienda is any shop.
Mistakes English speakers make with tienda
Incorrect: El tienda está abierta.
Correct: La tienda está abierta.
Tienda is feminine. Say la tienda.
Incorrect: Voy al store.
Correct: Voy a la tienda.
Use tienda, not the English word store.
Good to know
Good to knowTienda is a shop. A big supermarket is el supermercado. Small neighborhood shops are also tiendas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Errands downtown
ChatPal
¿Entramos a esta tienda?
Shall we go into this store?
You
Sí. La tienda tiene buenos precios.
Yes. The store has good prices.
ChatPal
Busco una camisa.
I'm looking for a shirt.
You
Está al fondo.
It's at the back.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Store (shop)" in Spanish
Is tienda masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la tienda, una tienda pequeña.
How do you pronounce tienda?
tee-EHN-dah. Stress EHN.
Is a supermarket a tienda?
People say supermercado for that.
How do I say clothing store?
La tienda de ropa.
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