Spanish Phrases for Shopping at a Market


Markets in Spanish-speaking countries are lively, colorful, and full of great bargains. Knowing the right phrases helps you buy confidently, compare prices, and enjoy authentic local experiences.

1. Starting a Conversation With a Vendor

English → Spanish

  • Hello, good morning/afternoon.
    Hola, buenos días / buenas tardes.

  • Do you have this in another color/size?
    ¿Tiene esto en otro color/tamaño?

  • Can I see that, please?
    ¿Puedo ver eso, por favor?

  • Can I hold it?
    ¿Puedo tomarlo?
    (For food or delicate items: “¿Puedo agarrarlo?”)

2. Asking About Prices

  • How much does this cost?
    ¿Cuánto cuesta esto?

  • What’s the price per kilo/pound?
    ¿Cuál es el precio por kilo/libra?

  • How much is this one?
    ¿Cuánto vale este?

  • Do you have something cheaper?
    ¿Tiene algo más barato?

3. Bargaining and Negotiation

Many open-air markets expect light bargaining (depending on the country).

  • Can you give me a better price?
    ¿Me puede dar un mejor precio?

  • That’s too expensive.
    Es muy caro.

  • What’s the lowest price?
    ¿Cuál es el precio más bajo?

  • If I buy two, can you give me a discount?
    Si compro dos, ¿me da un descuento?

  • I’ll take it if you lower the price a little.
    Lo llevo si baja el precio un poco.

4. Weighing, Measuring, and Quantity

  • I want half a kilo / one kilo.
    Quiero medio kilo / un kilo.

  • Give me one more, please.
    Deme uno más, por favor.

  • Just a little bit.
    Solo un poquito.

  • Can you weigh it for me?
    ¿Puede pesarlo para mí?

  • I only need one.
    Solo necesito uno.

5. Asking About Quality or Origin

  • Is this fresh?
    ¿Está fresco?

  • Where is this from?
    ¿De dónde es esto?

  • Is it handmade?
    ¿Está hecho a mano?

  • Does it come with a guarantee?
    ¿Tiene garantía?

6. Paying

  • Can I pay with card?
    ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?

  • Do you accept cash only?
    ¿Solo aceptan efectivo?

  • Do you have change?
    ¿Tiene cambio?

  • Here you go.
    Aquí tiene.

7. Courtesy Phrases

  • Thank you, everything looks great.
    Gracias, todo se ve muy bien.

  • I’m just looking.
    Solo estoy mirando.

  • Have a good day!
    ¡Que tenga buen día!

  • See you later!
    ¡Hasta luego!

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