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"Supermarket" in Spanish: supermercado
el supermercado
A supermarket is el supermercado. It is masculine. Say voy al supermercado for grocery shopping.
Weekend errands
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How to pronounce supermercado
Say it
soo-pehr-mehr-KAH-doh
/su.peɾ.meɾˈka.ðo/
Five syllables: soo-pehr-mehr-KAH-doh. Stress KAH. Soft d at the end.
"Supermarket" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el supermercado | supermarket Large grocery store. | Large grocery store. |
| ir al supermercado | to go to the supermarket Weekly food shopping. | Weekly food shopping. |
| el supermercado cerca | the nearby supermarket Talking about location. | Talking about location. |
| pasillo del supermercado | supermarket aisle Finding products. | Finding products. |
How to use supermercado in real life
- 1Weekend errands
Voy al supermercado esta tarde.
I'm going to the supermarket this afternoon.
Al supermercado is the destination.
- 2Asking a neighbor
¿Dónde queda el supermercado?
Where is the supermarket?
El supermercado is clear.
- 3Comparing options
Este supermercado es más barato.
This supermarket is cheaper.
Este supermercado compares shops.
Mistakes English speakers make with supermercado
Incorrect: La supermercado abre temprano.
Correct: El supermercado abre temprano.
Supermercado is masculine. Say el supermercado.
Incorrect: Voy al supermarket.
Correct: Voy al supermercado.
Use supermercado, not the English word.
Good to know
Supermercado is a grocery supermarket. Smaller shops are tiendas. Some countries also say el súper for short.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning groceries
ChatPal
¿Vamos al supermercado juntos?
Shall we go to the supermarket together?
You
Sí. El supermercado cierra a las nueve.
Yes. The supermarket closes at nine.
ChatPal
Lleva la lista.
Bring the list.
You
Ya está en mi celular.
It's already on my phone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Supermarket" in Spanish
Is supermercado masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el supermercado, un supermercado grande.
How do you pronounce supermercado?
soo-pehr-mehr-KAH-doh. Stress KAH.
Can I say el súper?
Yes, informally. Full form is supermercado.
Is a farmers market supermercado?
No. That is usually el mercado.
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