Coffee Break Spanish CBS 1.25 | Shopping
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Jun 9, 2009 Explore the world of shopping in Spanish! Discover essential vocabulary for trying on clothes and buying souvenirs. Learn key phrases for polite conversations with shopkeepers, while mastering expressions for inquiries about sizes and prices. Dive into practical tips for handling payments and expressing personal preferences. With a focus on regional pronunciation and practice through social media, this lesson equips you with practical language skills for your next shopping adventure!
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Politely Say You're Just Looking
- Say "Solo estoy mirando" to politely indicate you are just looking in a shop.
- Use it to buy time and think before engaging further with the salesperson.
How To Say You're Unsure
- Respond with "No estoy segura" (female) or "No estoy seguro" (male) to say you're not sure about a purchase.
- Add "Vuelvo más tarde" to indicate you'll come back later and avoid pressure to buy now.
Buy It And Ask The Price
- Use "Me lo llevo" to tell the seller you will take the item.
- Ask "¿Cuánto cuesta?" or "¿Cuánto cuestan?" to confirm price for single or multiple items.