Shopping / Money Word Dictionary
The shopping and money section starts with words you use right away when buying something, like money, shop, and price, then expands into money-management concepts like a spending plan, a savings goal, and purchase priorities as the stages go up. It goes from asking the price of an item to talking about how you manage and save money. This page organises the words from TentenQuiz's learning data by stage, in one glossary. You can see the exact words and definitions that appear in the quiz, so it is useful for skimming before you play or reviewing words you have already learned.
Each stage has 25 words, starting with easier words in Stage 1 and moving to slightly more advanced expressions as the number increases. The small text under a word is a reading aid for your learning language.
Stage 1
dinero—money
What people use to buy goods and pay for services.
tienda—shop
A place where goods are displayed and sold.
mercado—market
A place where many sellers offer goods to buyers.
precio—price
The amount of money asked for a product or service.
costo—cost
The money needed or spent to do or obtain something.
efectivo—cash
Money in the form of coins or banknotes.
moneda—coin
A small round piece of metal used as money.
billete—banknote
A piece of printed paper used as money.
cartera—wallet
A small case used to carry money and cards.
bolsa de compras—shopping bag
A bag used to carry things bought from a shop.
producto—product
Something made or prepared to be sold.
comprador—buyer
A person who purchases a product or service.
vendedor—seller
A person who offers a product or service for sale.
cliente—customer
A person who buys goods or uses a paid service.
cajero—cashier
A worker who receives payment and gives change at a shop.
comprar—buy
To obtain a product or service by paying money.
vender—sell
To give a product or service in exchange for money.
pagar—pay
To give money in exchange for a product, service, or debt.
gastar—spend
To use money to buy or pay for something.
ahorrar—save
To keep money instead of spending it so it can be used later.
elegir—choose
To decide which product to take from several choices.
necesitar—need
To require something because it is necessary.
querer—want
To wish to have or do something.
barato—cheap
Costing little money compared with similar things.
caro—expensive
Costing a large amount of money compared with similar things.
Stage 2
descuento—discount
A reduction from the usual price.
rebajas—sale
A period when products are sold at lower prices.
cambio—change
Money returned when a buyer pays more than the price.
recibo—receipt
A paper showing what was bought and paid for.
factura—bill
A statement showing money that must be paid.
total—total
The full amount after all parts are added together.
importe—amount
A particular quantity of money.
valor—value
The worth or usefulness of something.
presupuesto—budget
A plan for how much money can be spent and on what.
banco—bank
An organization that keeps, lends, and manages money.
cuenta—account
A bank record that holds and tracks a person’s money.
depósito—deposit
Money placed in a bank account for safekeeping.
retiro—withdrawal
Money taken out of a bank account.
saldo—balance
The amount of money remaining in an account.
préstamo—loan
Money borrowed and expected to be paid back.
deuda—debt
Money that a person or organization owes.
saldar—repay
To give back money that was borrowed.
reembolso—refund
Money returned after a purchase is canceled or a product is returned.
cambiar—exchange
To replace a purchased product with another one.
devolver—return
To take a purchased product back to the seller.
pedido—order
A request to buy a particular product or service.
entrega—delivery
The act of bringing purchased goods to a person or place.
cesta—basket
An open container used to carry products while shopping.
talla—size
How large or small a product is.
quedar bien—fit
To be the right size or shape for a person or thing.
Stage 3
existencias—stock
Products kept and available for sale.
agotado—sold out
Having no more products left to sell.
producto nuevo—new product
A product that has not been used before.
producto usado—used product
A product that was owned or used before being sold again.
producto dañado—damaged product
A product with a broken or harmed part.
calidad—quality
How good or well made a product is.
material—material
The substance from which a product is made.
peso—weight
How heavy a product is.
longitud—length
The distance from one end of a product to the other.
anchura—width
The distance from one side of a product to the other.
altura—height
The distance from the bottom of a product to the top.
forma—shape
The outer form of a product.
color—color
The appearance produced by light, such as red or blue.
embalaje—packaging
Material wrapped around a product to protect or present it.
caja—box
A container with flat sides used to hold products.
etiqueta de precio—price tag
A small sign attached to a product showing its price.
estante—shelf
A flat surface where products are placed for display or storage.
almacén—stockroom
A room where products are kept before being sold.
exhibición—display
An arrangement of products so customers can see them.
muestra—sample
One product shown as an example of others like it.
estado—condition
The physical state of a product, such as new or damaged.
rasguño—scratch
A thin mark made by rubbing or cutting a surface.
mancha—stain
A dirty mark that changes the color of a surface.
pesado—heavy
Having a large weight and being hard to lift.
ligero—light
Having little weight and being easy to lift.
Stage 4
buscar—search
To look carefully for a product or information.
encontrar—find
To discover the product or information being searched for.
comparar—compare
To examine products to see their similarities and differences.
probarse—try on
To put on clothing briefly to check its size or appearance.
reservar—reserve
To arrange for a product to be kept for later purchase.
cancelar—cancel
To stop an order or reservation before it is completed.
confirmar—confirm
To state or check that an order or detail is correct.
envolver—wrap
To cover a product with paper or other material.
llevar—carry
To move a product from one place to another by holding it.
entregar—deliver
To bring a purchased product to the buyer or chosen place.
recibir—receive
To take a product that is handed or delivered to someone.
firmar—sign
To write one’s name to confirm receipt or agreement.
esperar—wait
To remain until a product, person, or turn is ready.
hacer cola—queue
To stand in order while waiting for service.
entrar—enter
To go inside a shop or market.
salir—leave
To go out of a shop or market.
curiosear—browse
To look at products without choosing one immediately.
recomendar—recommend
To suggest a product because it may be suitable or good.
decidir—decide
To choose finally what to buy or do.
reemplazar—replace
To remove one product and put another in its place.
reparar—repair
To fix a damaged product so it works again.
queja—complaint
A statement that says a product or service was unsatisfactory.
garantÃa—warranty
A promise to repair or replace a product within a set period.
polÃtica de devolución—return policy
Rules explaining when and how a purchased product may be returned.
atención al cliente—customer service
Help provided to customers before or after a purchase.
Stage 5
grandes almacenes—department store
A large shop with many sections selling different kinds of goods.
librerÃa—bookstore
A bookstore offers books and other reading material to browse and buy.
tienda de ropa—clothing store
A clothing store lets customers choose clothes in different styles and sizes.
zapaterÃa—shoe store
A shoe store specializes in shoes and other footwear.
floristerÃa—flower shop
A flower shop arranges and sells flowers, bouquets, and plants.
tienda de muebles—furniture store
A furniture store displays furnishings for homes or offices.
jugueterÃa—toy store
A toy store carries toys and games made for children.
papelerÃa—stationery store
A stationery store provides pens, paper, notebooks, and other school supplies.
tienda de artÃculos usados—used goods store
A used goods store resells items that had a previous owner.
farmacia—pharmacy
A pharmacy provides medicines, health products, and advice on their use.
ingreso—income
Money received from work, business, or another source.
gasto—expense
Money spent on something that is needed or wanted.
ganancia—profit
Money remaining after business costs are subtracted from sales.
pérdida—loss
Money lost when costs are greater than earnings.
impuesto—tax
Money people or businesses must pay to the government.
comisión—fee
Money charged for a particular service or official action.
interés—interest
Extra money paid or earned for lending or saving money.
alquiler—rent
Money paid regularly to use a house, room, or other property.
paga—allowance
A small amount of money given regularly for personal spending.
donación—donation
Money freely given to help a person, group, or cause.
multa—fine
Money required as punishment for breaking a rule or law.
premio en dinero—prize money
Money given to the winner of a contest or achievement.
transferencia bancaria—bank transfer
Moving money electronically from one bank account to another.
pago en efectivo—cash payment
Payment made with coins or banknotes.
pago a plazos—installment
Payment divided into smaller amounts paid over time.
Stage 6
poder pagar—afford
To have enough money to buy or pay for something.
gratis—free of charge
Available without needing to pay money.
valioso—valuable
Having great worth, usefulness, or importance.
sin valor—worthless
Having no useful, important, or monetary value.
razonable—reasonable
Fair and sensible for the price or situation.
demasiado caro—overpriced
Priced higher than seems fair or reasonable.
disponible—in stock
Available and ready to be sold.
limitado—limited
Available only in a restricted amount or period.
popular—popular
Liked or chosen by many people.
raro—rare
Not often found or available.
común—common
Often found, seen, or used.
producto auténtico—genuine product
A real product made or approved by the original maker.
producto falso—fake product
A product made to look real but not produced by the original maker.
producto local—local product
A product made or grown in the nearby area.
producto importado—imported product
A product brought in from another country for sale.
producto nacional—domestic product
A product made within the country where it is sold.
venta al por mayor—wholesale
Selling goods in large amounts to shops or businesses.
venta al por menor—retail
Selling goods directly to individual customers.
regatear—bargain
To discuss a price in order to make it lower.
ganar—earn
To receive money for work or business.
deber—owe
To be required to pay money back to someone.
invertir—invest
To put money into something hoping it will grow or earn profit.
donar—donate
To give money or goods freely to help others.
cobrar—charge
To ask someone to pay a particular price or fee.
comerciar—trade
To buy, sell, or exchange goods or services.
Stage 7
compra—purchase
The act of getting something by paying money for it.
pago—payment
The act of giving money for something owed or bought.
propiedad—ownership
The legal right to have and control something.
consumidor—consumer
A person who buys or uses goods and services.
comerciante—merchant
A person or business that sells goods.
proveedor—supplier
A person or company that provides needed goods.
fabricante—manufacturer
A company that makes goods for sale.
divisa—currency
The money officially used in a country or area.
tipo de cambio—exchange rate
The value of one currency compared with another.
divisa extranjera—foreign currency
Money used in a country other than one’s own.
ahorros—savings
Money kept for future use instead of being spent now.
seguro—insurance
Protection that helps pay for certain losses or accidents.
fraude—fraud
Dishonest behavior used to take money or gain an unfair benefit.
robo—theft
The act of taking something that belongs to someone else without permission.
depósito de garantÃa—security deposit
Money left as a promise that rules will be followed or damage paid for.
membresÃa—membership
The state or right of belonging to a group or service.
cuota de membresÃa—membership fee
Money paid regularly to belong to a group or service.
vale de compra—gift certificate
A voucher with a set value that can be used to buy goods.
subasta—auction
A sale where an item goes to the person who offers the most money.
oferta—bid
An offer of a price for something being sold.
acuerdo—agreement
A shared decision or arrangement accepted by all sides.
método de pago—payment method
The way a payment is made, such as cash or a card.
pago anticipado—advance payment
Money paid before goods or services are received.
pago posterior—deferred payment
Money paid after goods or services have been received.
derechos del consumidor—consumer rights
Protections that ensure buyers are treated fairly and safely.
Stage 8
precio normal—regular price
The normal price before any discount is applied.
precio rebajado—discounted price
A price made lower by a discount.
precio más bajo—lowest price
The smallest price among the available choices.
subida de precio—price increase
A change that makes a price higher than before.
bajada de precio—price decrease
A change that makes a price lower than before.
gastos de envÃo—shipping cost
Money charged for sending goods to a destination.
cargo por cancelación—cancellation fee
Money charged for ending an agreement before it finishes.
recargo por demora—late fee
Extra money charged because a payment was made late.
fecha lÃmite de pago—payment deadline
The last date by which a payment must be made.
pagado—paid
Having already had the required money given.
impagado—unpaid
Not yet having had the required money given.
reembolsable—refundable
Able to be returned for the money that was paid.
no reembolsable—nonrefundable
Unable to be returned for the money that was paid.
válido—valid
Officially acceptable and usable during the allowed period.
caducado—expired
No longer valid because the allowed period has ended.
suscripción—subscription
An arrangement to receive goods or content regularly for payment.
renovación—renewal
The act of extending an agreement or membership for another period.
renovación automática—automatic renewal
A renewal that happens without a new request each time.
transacción—transaction
An exchange involving money, goods, or services.
pago electrónico—digital payment
A payment made electronically instead of with physical cash.
compra impulsiva—impulse purchase
An unplanned purchase made because of a sudden desire.
recaudación de fondos—fundraising
The act of collecting money for a cause or group.
comprobante de compra—proof of purchase
A record showing that an item was bought and paid for.
historial de compras—purchase history
A record of items bought in the past.
detalles del pedido—order details
Information showing what was ordered and how it will be handled.
Stage 9
riqueza—wealth
A large amount of money, property, or valuable things.
pobreza—poverty
The condition of not having enough money for basic needs.
economÃa—economy
The system through which a society makes, buys, and sells things.
costo de vida—living costs
Money needed for everyday needs such as food and housing.
presupuesto familiar—household budget
A plan for how a household will receive and spend money.
fondo de emergencia—emergency fund
Money saved for an unexpected problem or urgent need.
fuente de ingresos—income source
A person, job, or activity from which money is received.
ingreso estable—steady income
Money received regularly and with little change.
ingreso extra—extra income
Money received in addition to the usual income.
gasto fijo—fixed expense
A cost that stays about the same each period.
gasto variable—variable expense
A cost whose amount can change from one period to another.
gasto compartido—shared expense
A cost paid by two or more people together.
precio justo—fair price
A price that is reasonable for both buyer and seller.
diferencia de precio—price difference
The amount by which two prices are not the same.
lÃmite de presupuesto—budget limit
The largest amount that a plan allows to be spent.
gasto excesivo—overspending
The act of spending more money than is sensible or planned.
desperdicio—waste
The careless use of money or goods without good reason.
austero—frugal
Careful to use only as much money or goods as needed.
generoso—generous
Willing to give or spend more than is usual or expected.
codicioso—greedy
Wanting more money or possessions than is fair or needed.
pedir prestado—borrow
To take and use something for a time with the intention of returning it.
prestar—lend
To let someone use something for a time and expect it back.
negociar—negotiate
To discuss with others in order to reach an agreement.
comparación de precios—price comparison
The act of checking several prices for the same kind of item before choosing.
independencia económica—financial independence
The ability to support oneself without depending on another person’s money.
Stage 10
gestión del dinero—money management
The careful planning and control of how money is earned, saved, and spent.
plan de gastos—spending plan
A plan that decides where and how much money will be spent.
meta de ahorro—savings goal
A chosen amount or purpose for which money is being saved.
registro de gastos—spending record
A written or saved list showing where money was spent.
prioridad de compra—purchase priority
The order in which needed purchases should be made first.
gasto necesario—necessary expense
A cost that must be paid for an important need.
gasto innecesario—unnecessary expense
A cost that could be avoided because it is not truly needed.
gasto imprevisto—unexpected expense
A cost that appears without having been planned.
ahorro a corto plazo—short-term savings
Money saved for a goal expected in the near future.
ahorro a largo plazo—long-term savings
Money saved for a goal that is far in the future.
estimación de precio—price estimate
An approximate price given before work or a purchase is completed.
cobro excesivo—overcharge
A charge that is higher than the correct amount.
error de cobro—billing error
A mistake in the amount or item shown on a bill.
pago duplicado—double payment
The same payment being made twice by mistake.
pago no autorizado—unauthorized payment
A payment made without the account owner’s permission.
cargo oculto—hidden fee
A charge that was not clearly shown before the purchase.
publicidad falsa—false advertisement
An advertisement that says something untrue about what is being sold.
vendedor confiable—trustworthy seller
A seller who is honest and can be relied on.
pago seguro—secure payment
A payment protected from theft, misuse, or unwanted access.
recordatorio de pago—payment reminder
A notice that reminds someone to make a payment.
solicitud de reembolso—refund request
A formal request to have paid money returned.
protección del comprador—buyer protection
Rules or support that help buyers when a purchase goes wrong.
contrato—contract
A formal agreement that states what each side must do.
condición del contrato—contract term
A rule or requirement written into a contract.
libre de impuestos—tax-free
Not requiring tax to be paid on a purchase or product.
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