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Which type of shop typically allows bargaining for a cheaper price?
Which type of shop typically allows bargaining for a cheaper price?
- mercado (correct)
- supermercado
- almacenes
- boutique
Which type of shop usually does NOT sell food items?
Which type of shop usually does NOT sell food items?
- superettes (correct)
- almacenes
- mercado
- supermercado
In Spanish-speaking countries, where might you find the widest variety of items including sales?
In Spanish-speaking countries, where might you find the widest variety of items including sales?
- tienda de conviencia
- bazar
- almacenes (correct)
- mercado
Which type of shop is most similar to a traditional market in terms of the variety of items sold?
Which type of shop is most similar to a traditional market in terms of the variety of items sold?
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Where in Spanish-speaking countries can you find clothes, hardware, and cosmetics all in one place besides a department store?
Where in Spanish-speaking countries can you find clothes, hardware, and cosmetics all in one place besides a department store?
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Study Notes
Shopping in Spanish-speaking Countries
- Shopping is a major activity in Spanish-speaking countries, similar to other countries worldwide.
Types of Shops
- Mercado (market): a main place for shopping, offering various items like food, clothes, toys, jewellery, shoes, etc.
- Supermercado (supermarket): sells food items and sometimes other products like clothes, hardware, and cosmetics.
- Almacenes (large department stores): offers a wide range of items, with frequent sales opportunities for discounted prices.
Shopping Experience
- Prices are posted, but bargaining is an accepted practice to negotiate cheaper prices, especially at mercados.
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Learn about the different types of shops and markets in Spanish-speaking countries, including the mercado and how to shop there.
