Groceries & the Market
Use these phrases when shopping for fresh produce at local Spanish markets.
Key Phrases
Hola, ¿dónde están las frutas?
Hello, where are the fruits?
💡 A polite greeting to start your market search.
¿Tiene tomates muy frescos hoy?
Do you have very fresh tomatoes today?
💡 Ask this to check the quality of the vegetables.
Quiero un kilo de manzanas rojas.
I want a kilo of red apples.
💡 Use this to specify a standard unit of weight.
Necesito solo unas pocas patatas.
I need only a few potatoes.
💡 Use this when you want a small quantity.
¿Dónde pesamos la verdura fresca?
Where do we weigh the fresh vegetables?
💡 Many markets require you to weigh produce first.
¿Cuánto cuesta el melón hoy?
How much does the melon cost today?
💡 Use this to ask about the price of items.
¿El precio es por un kilo?
Is the price for one kilo?
💡 Confirm if the price is based on weight.
Yo quiero pagar con tarjeta.
I want to pay with a card.
💡 Say this to pay with credit or debit.
Aquí tiene el dinero, gracias.
Here is the money, thank you.
💡 Use this when paying with cash.
Yo necesito una bolsa de plástico.
I need a plastic bag.
💡 Ask for a bag if you do not have one.