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Marqueta
Used when discussing grocery shopping or planning meals in Spanish.
Literal Meaning
A place where buying and selling take place; an organized system for trade.
Actual Meaning
Supermarket - from English
Examples in Context

Voy a la marqueta a comprar algunas frutas y verduras para la cena.

¿Podemos ir a la marqueta? Necesito comprar leche y pan.

La marqueta está a solo dos calles de aquí, tiene buenos precios.

Helpful Tips
  • 1When someone mentions going to the 'marqueta,' they are often implying they will spend a little time there shopping for multiple items.
  • 2It's common for people to use 'marqueta' in casual conversations about food and meal preparations, so listen for it in those contexts.
  • 3In Tex-Mex Spanish, 'marqueta' specifically refers to a larger grocery store, often with a variety of fresh produce and household items.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
grocery store
food market
superette
corner store
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