You're at an open-air market in Mexico City and spot a beautiful pile of strawberries. You want to ask the vendor how much they cost. What do you say?
At the Market 🔒
Shop like a local! Practice the Spanish words you need to navigate a vibrant Latin American market — from fresh fruits and vegetables to cool, refreshing drinks. Let's see how well you can fill your basket!
A vendor at a market in San José, Costa Rica holds up a spiky, yellow-green tropical fruit and calls out, "¡Lleve su piña!" What fruit is she offering?
You're at a market in Buenos Aires looking for something crunchy and orange to add to a salad. A vendor points to a bundle of bright orange roots and says, "¿Le doy unas zanahorias?" What is he offering you?
It's a warm morning at a market in Guadalajara and you're thirsty. You want to order a freshly squeezed orange juice from a vendor. What do you ask for?
You're at a market in Santiago, Chile, and you want to buy some strawberries. Which word do you use to ask for them?
A vendor at a market in Oaxaca holds up a dark, bumpy fruit and says, "¡El aguacate está maduro hoy!" What does she have?
It's a hot afternoon at a market in Medellín and you want something cold and refreshing to drink. You'd like a lemonade. What do you ask for?
You're at a market in Montevideo and need to buy onions for a recipe you're making that evening. Which word do you use to ask for them?
You're at a market in Buenos Aires and want to buy some grapes to snack on. Which word do you use to ask for them?
At a market stall in Bogotá, a sign in front of a large, round fruit with bright red flesh and striped green skin reads "sandía." What fruit is it?