Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Mercado: market
mercado
Pronunciation: mehr-KAH-doh (stress the capital letters)
Mercado means “market” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: market
- How to say it: mehr-KAH-doh
- Gender: el mercado
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “mercado” means and how to use it
Mercado means “market,” both a street or food market and the economic market.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el mercado (masculine)
- Plural: los mercados
Examples with audio
- Compro verduras en el mercado.I buy vegetables at the market.
- El mercado abre los sábados.The market opens on Saturdays.
- Ese mercado es muy antiguo.That market is very old.
Usage tip
A supermarket is “supermercado,” and “mercado” alone is usually the traditional food market.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “market” in Spanish?
“market” in Spanish is “mercado.” It is pronounced mehr-KAH-doh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “mercado”?
Say mehr-KAH-doh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “mercado” masculine or feminine?
Mercado is masculine: “el mercado.” The plural is “mercados.”
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