Grocery Shopping in Spanish [Essential Supermarket Phrases, Vocabulary, and More]

Learn how to go grocery shopping in Spanish at a real Mexican grocery store. In the supermarket we’ll cover how to find everything on your grocery list, different aisles and sections, and the most important vocabulary words and phrases you’ll need to know for checking out.
Come buy groceries at the supermarket in Spanish with us. You’ll be a master by the end of the video, and ready to take what you’ve learned into a real supermercado.
Download the free PDF here: spanishandgo.com/learn/how-to...
Table of Contents:
0:00 - Grocery Shopping in Spanish
0:46 - Common Grocery Store Sections
1:48 - How to Ask Where to Find an Item Instructions
2:17 - Conversation: Asking About an Item
3:19 - Breakdown: Asking About an Item
6:27 - Checking Out and Paying Overview
7:22 - Conversation: Checking Out and Paying
8:30 - Breakdown: Checking Out and Paying
11:33 - Other Common Questions and Phrases You'll Hear
13:16 - Download the Free PDF
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[@julenchavezguerrero7260]

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@@julenchavezguerrero7260 Weirdly I can read it better than hear and put it together. I think its because I can read slow... the talking is so fast 😔

[@julenchavezguerrero7260]

@@erikaInDR I understand you. Speaking and hearing aren’t easy tasks. I recommend you to look for Spanish speaking podcast with transcriptions or Spanish speaking series with Spanish subtitles, in that way you can understand what they are saying and train your listening. That worked for me in English (by this far) and Italian.

[@AndrewBroz]

¡Te agradezco mucho por el ánimo! Acabo de empezar a aprender español este año y, en serio, es tan agradable cuando hablantes nativos dan ánimo a aquellos quién están trabajando para aprender su idioma. ¡Gracias!

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Un video excelente. Soy profesora de español y voy a usar este video en mi clase. Muchas gracias

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Muchas gracias! Un saludo desde México. 😊 -Jim

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Another awesome video from this couple. Awesome.

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Okay is the most universal word known all over the planet. Even those that live in jungles know the word and meaning of okay.

[@timtrottproductions]

An excellent example of video production, and most useful. Thank you.

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks, Tim! We had to use a smaller camera to pull this one off discreetly, but I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! -Jim

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Spanish and Go - The planning, execution and editing were flawless. Looking forward to more.

[@carld1304]

You guys helped me alot in Mexico , gracias

[@sherrireed4959]

I'm going to be in P.V. next week. I'm hoping to use some new phrases you're teaching me

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Thank you for this amazing content.

[@robm.8772]

This video is amazing! On my last month of the Lingoda challenge and I haven't missed 1 class! Gracias por todo

[@SpanishandGo]

That's great, Rob! So glad to hear you're almost through the promotion! Thanks for watching. We appreciate your support. Keep up the great work, and please let me know how the Lingoda promotion went once you finish. ¡Un saludo! -Jim

[@Norvasc100]

Hi. If I was A2 could I jump to B2 after the 90 day challenge?

[@SpanishandGo]

Hi Shane - are you asking if you can go from A2 to B2 in 90 days with Lingoda? If that’s the case, I believe you’ll need more 90 days to complete all of the classes in their syllabus. Each level has a different number of classes, but there were 75 classes in the C1 level for me, and another 75 for C2. I hope that helps! -Jim

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What is the challenge?

[@omarchavezrocha9967]

If someone need extra help whit the Spanish just let me know, I'm from Mexico, and we can help each other because I'm learning English

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Hi! I am an upper beginner/lower intermediate spanish learner and speak English fluently. I think we both could help each other:) I have been looking for a partner.

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[@seniimonroll]

You should get the tandem app to speak with other language speakers!

[@isaiah9750]

Los agradezco por hacer estos vídeos. Ellos están ayudándome a mejorar mi español. Salud desde los Estados Unidos.

[@Noah-ej4se]

The format feels inspired by This Old House! Great episode

[@mvela9844]

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[@CarolPeterson5]

This is so good! Thank you so much for your videos!

[@SpanishandGo]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

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Muchas gracias. Me gusta que hayas el video in la tienda. Es mas facil de aprender.

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[@SpanishandGo]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. -Jim

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Such a helpful video, gracias!

[@SpanishandGo]

¡De nada! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. -Jim

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Outstanding video!

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[@SpanishandGo]

Glad you like it, Adrian! Thanks for watching! We have another video using this format coming soon. Un saludo. -Jim

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Thank you

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[@SpanishandGo]

You can do it! Thanks for watching. We have much more to come soon. -Jim

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¡Este video es excelente! ¡Gracias!

[@SpanishandGo]

¡De nada! Gracias por vernos. Un saludo desde Puerto Rico. -Jim

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Really informative! Thank you.

[@SpanishandGo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Hans! -Jim

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[@damariscaraballo1638]

Hola chicos! Me encanta su canal y me gustaría sugerir que hagan un video comparando los desayunos de los “fast food “ americanos en PR vs los de USA. Soy puertorriqueña viviendo en Orlando, Florida y desde que me mude aquí ha sido una de las cosas que más extraño. Un abrazo !

[@SpanishtoMind]

You guys show real conversations in this video, and that's what Spanish students really need, so I'm sharing it right now. Thank you. P.S. Didn't you guys have any problem recording inside the supermarket? In my country, it's prohibited to record inside supermarkets. lol

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks a lot! We have a playlist of similar videos showing real conversations you can find here: kzbin.info/aero/PLihSonlo1OAYxFAqFWtS9SrWBIdXqpfri We usually don’t ask if we can record, but no one has ever stopped us before. 😆 Thanks for sharing! Where are you from? Un saludo. -Jim

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[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it useful. -Jim

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Thank you!!!

[@SpanishandGo]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! -Jim

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😂

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks, Lou! Usually YT is pretty good about catching that sort of thing. Thanks for the heads up. -Jim

[@carolmcgrain3909]

Very well done. Pronunciation was great!

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks, Carol! Glad you liked it. 😊

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Excellent video

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@johnheron7911]

Very helpful...gtacias

[@johnheron7911]

Gracias

[@SpanishandGo]

¡De nada! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@ahusson01]

Thanks for this video! I am taking Spanish at UNAM (well, on zoom) and learning a lot, but I always find myself not sure what to say in the grocery story. This is very helpful! I have noticed that when I check out the cashier asks what I think means do no need your parking validated. I am not sure the phrase but the cashiers have pointed to the parking garage. If anyone nows this one and can advise me, that would be most appreciated!

[@socorrorios8075]

Gracias por indicar donde esta Colima en el mapa. Los mapas se deben usar con mas frecuencia.

[@rafaelgalindo4794]

Very helpful. Thanks! I was surprised to see two women helping pack the bags. Usually I only see one.

[@SpanishandGo]

¡De nada! We’re glad you enjoyed it, Rafael. You’re right, there’s usually just one. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@Jellyonpizza]

I love the new video style! If that is Jim playing guitar? It sounds wonderful. I´ve also been asked for if I wanted a bag. The first time I heard it I was very confused. But, had a good laugh once I figured out what she was asking. ¡¡Gracias por todo!!

[@SpanishandGo]

Hey Crashdrums! Thanks! Yes, that’s me on the guitar. If you liked the format of this one you can find more like this in our playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLihSonlo1OAYxFAqFWtS9SrWBIdXqpfri That’s the best way to learn! You eventually figured it out, and now you’ll probably never forget that question. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@linavalenciana]

Estoy estudiando inglés y, de igual manera, me ha sido muy útil. 👌🏼🌈

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Nos alegra! Gracias por vernos. -Jim

[@bighitbrothers3171]

Guaooo. Yo estoy estudiando Español pero yo estoy muy malo. 😹

[@linavalenciana]

@@bighitbrothers3171 te recomiendo una aplicación que me está siendo muy útil: Tandem. ¡Ánimo! (yo soy mala con el inglés, pero aquí estamos, intentando mejorar). 🌈

[@impulsesystems]

I also hear 'quiere un retiro de/en efectivo?' at the checkout. Do you want to take out cash [cash advance], with your credit/debit card? This is a great video. I learned all these little phrases and exchanges the hard way!

[@Nicole-sb9kv]

Jajja me creo muy lista por saber todo eso porque hablo español

[@pep590]

Great video Jim and May. being sick off and on for a month has really gotten me rusty on phrases I knew very well before. But time to refresh and review. I thought I would also add Jim, that I visited Germany and Poland about almost two years ago and the shocking thing about going to the grocery store was that each cashier in every line was sitting down on a small chair. No one stood like in the US and Mexico. The money scren was situated at the level for the cashier. That was so strange to get used to seeing.

[@sugathchandranath6057]

Thankyou for this video. soy jayani. soy de Sri Lanka.muchas gracias May and Jim. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks for watching! Un saludo desde Puerto Rico. -Jim

[@sugathchandranath6057]

😊😊😊

[@luisjicampo3163]

OMG, im from Colima, and i know where you was buying, actually i live right in front of Soriana, Saludos!

[@artbyaine]

hi! I love you guys you're videos are soooo helpful , Tengo una pregunta, what does 'aca' actually mean and what instance would you use it. ive never seen it before. thanks so much !

[@ericssonokiamotorola]

"Acá" means "here", is another way of saying "Aquí".

[@senorliamy17]

Spanish speaking rappers use a lot of pa', and even omit the s in sometimes in their songs, like with hablamo'.

[@lindas.3791]

What do you call the divider that separates groceries from the person behind you?

[@vinodkumar-io9dm]

Explianing method super...

[@m.alawski2348]

"Que te vaya bien" is common? I haven't noticed it yet. Glad I have a new departing phrase. "Hasta luago" was getting old for me lol

[@morallygray6527]

Its a common phrase in Mexico

[@bradmeredith7569]

Una pregunta para May: I noticed that you pronounced words like "vender" and "voy" with a more pronounced "vee" sound than some other hispanohablantes nativos I've heard. I was under the impression that "v" had the same sound as "b" in Spanish. Is that just a general rule that is subject to regional differences or personal preference? Muchas gracias por tus consejos.

[@ruthcr8839]

Hola Jim y Mai!!! Ahora se encuentran en Mexico?? Saludos y espero que se encuentren bien.

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Hola! Estamos en Puerto Rico, pero grabamos este video cuando estábamos en Mexico hace unos meses. ¡Un saludo desde Puerto Rico! -Jim

[@White_Tiger2169]

In Mexico can you say, "Con permiso" instead of "disculpe" because I always use the first one

[@Rescue162]

5:02 - That's one to repeat over and over until I get it.

[@SpanishandGo]

That is a great technique! Listening and repeating will really help you improve your listening comprehension and fluency. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@chrissystewart6268]

Lista aprende mi leccion

[@marcelinotinoco6477]

Seguro que es Colima por qué se parece demasiado al de Soriana satélite en león Guanajuato osea se que con cadenas de servicios y todos son iguales pero hasta el estacionamiento es muy parecido y los locales que están adentro son los mismo y en el mismo lugar seguro que si es colima

[@SpanishandGo]

Sí, lo grabamos en Colima. Gracias por vernos. Un saludo desde Puerto Rico. -Jim

[@tjrioux3059]

great presentation, but the scrolling words was way too fast for me. Been studying Spanish for a year and making progress - loving it! If groups of words were written on a non-rolling board , that would be great. thanks very much for all you do.

[@SpanishandGo]

Noted! We do our best to make it so you can re-watch each part for more practice by leaving the table of contents in the description with timestamps. You can also slow down the video speed by selecting the gear icon. Feel free to download the PDF so that you have all of the most important phrases from the video. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching. -Jim

[@johannafigueroa5966]

Hi! Guys, love you both. However, no mask are wore?

[@SpanishandGo]

This video was recorded before the pandemic. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@englishenglish7170]

Estuviste en Colima?????? 😲 😲 😲 😲 ❤️❤️🇲🇽

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Sí! Vamos para allá al menos una vez al año. May es de ahí. ¿Conoces Colima? -Jim

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@@SpanishandGoyo VIVO en Colima jajajaja

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@@SpanishandGosaludos paisas jajaja

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Qué chido! May es de Manzanillo y su mamá vive en Comala. ¡Un saludo! -Jim

[@englishenglish7170]

@@SpanishandGo ojalá algún día nos topemos jaja, sería un gran honor. Have a good day

[@armandoguerrero1692]

I'm here, learning Spanish when It is my mother tongue Vine porque me lo recomendó el algoritmo

[@nestruiz3565]

Hola amigos yo hablo español porque soy hispano hablante jaaaaaaaa

[@robnorris4770]

May es zurda? Gracias por explicando ‘pa’ porque me pensé “Qué es paperro?”

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Rob Norris para perros

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i would want makes a friends, has the same intentions to learn and share languages... i'm spanish speaker...

[@johnfu3633]

Ah yes I will painfully watch this video what my teacher recommended for me

[@hernandesvalverde]

La comida de para perros? Que raro suena eso.

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Jim And may! A quick notice! These people commenting are bots.. they change their name and picture. Don’t reply! They will come back if you do!

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks for the heads up, Jansen! -Jim

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😬😬

[@jbsmith82]

i learned nothing

[@SpanishandGo]

Sorry to hear that. What we’re you expecting to learn?

[@jbsmith82]

​@@SpanishandGo it is helpful but only if you know some spanish already.....I have lived there and know the Soriana, but i have never had a good teacher....it is like the Oxxo it is everywhere