Supermercado: supermarket
Pronunciation: soo-pehr-mehr-KAH-doh (stress the capital letters)
Supermercado means “supermarket” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: supermarket
- How to say it: soo-pehr-mehr-KAH-doh
- Gender: el supermercado
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “supermercado” means and how to use it
Supermercado means “supermarket,” the big store for food and household items.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el supermercado (masculine)
- Plural: los supermercados
Examples with audio
- Voy al supermercado los sábados.I go to the supermarket on Saturdays.
- El supermercado cierra a las diez.The supermarket closes at ten.
- Cada semana hago las compras en el supermercado.Every week I do the shopping at the supermarket.
Usage tip
For a small neighborhood shop, say “tienda” or “tiendita.” A big hypermarket is “hipermercado.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “supermarket” in Spanish?
“supermarket” in Spanish is “supermercado.” It is pronounced soo-pehr-mehr-KAH-doh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “supermercado”?
Say soo-pehr-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 “supermercado” masculine or feminine?
Supermercado is masculine: “el supermercado.” The plural is “supermercados.”
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