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"Supermarket" in Spanish: supermercado

el supermercado

Say it: soo-pehr-mehr-KAH-dohmasculine · el supermercadonoun/su.peɾ.meɾˈka.ðo/

A supermarket is el supermercado. It is masculine. Say voy al supermercado for grocery shopping.

Weekend errands

Voy al supermercado esta tarde.
I'm going to the supermarket this afternoon.
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How to pronounce supermercado

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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

SpanishEnglish
el supermercadosupermarket

Large grocery store.

ir al supermercadoto go to the supermarket

Weekly food shopping.

el supermercado cercathe nearby supermarket

Talking about location.

pasillo del supermercadosupermarket aisle

Finding products.

How to use supermercado in real life

  1. 1Weekend errands

    Voy al supermercado esta tarde.

    I'm going to the supermarket this afternoon.

    Al supermercado is the destination.

  2. 2Asking a neighbor

    ¿Dónde queda el supermercado?

    Where is the supermarket?

    El supermercado is clear.

  3. 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.

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Planning groceries

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Vamos al supermercado juntos?

    Shall we go to the supermarket together?

  2. You

    Sí. El supermercado cierra a las nueve.

    Yes. The supermarket closes at nine.

  3. ChatPal

    Lleva la lista.

    Bring the list.

  4. 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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