Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre comprar en el supermercado con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de comprar en el supermercado para dar o pedir la información central.
- Confirmar nombres, números, tiempos o próximos pasos sin depender de traducciones literales.
- Pedir aclaraciones y reformular cuando no entendés una parte de la respuesta.
Vocabulario esencial
palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the order before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the produce before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Could you confirm the price per kilo?”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the exchange before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the cashier before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the weight.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the cash.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the delivery before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The bag is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The recommendation is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the aisle.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the size.”Frases que realmente podés usar
Do you have this in a different size?
Can I pay by card?
Is there another option?
Could you recommend something similar?
Which aisle is this in?
Is there a discount on this item?
When will it be delivered?
Could we go over the details for comprar en el supermercado?
Could we confirm the exact time and date?
Is there a deadline I should know about?
That works for me. What should I do next?
What would you recommend in this situation?
Would you mind saying that one more time?
Diálogo realista
Customer: Hello. I’d like to go over a few details, if that’s okay.
Assistant: Certainly. What information do you already have?
Customer: Do you have this in a different size?
Assistant: Okay. The first thing we should look at is the order.
Customer: I have that. I’m less certain about the produce.
Assistant: Yes. We normally confirm the produce and then update the price per kilo.
Customer: That makes sense. Can I confirm exactly what happens next?
Assistant: Exactly. After that, we’ll record the exchange and you’ll receive confirmation.
Customer: Can I pay by card?
Assistant: That’s a good question. If the cashier changes, let us know as soon as possible.
Customer: Okay. I brought the weight too, because I wasn’t sure whether it was required.
Assistant: That would be useful. You may not need it now, but it can save time later.
Customer: Is there another option?
Assistant: Sure. The cash is simpler than it sounds; there are only two things to remember.
Customer: Perfect. I’m trying to focus on the key information instead of translating every word.
Assistant: Exactly. You don’t need every word. Focus on the delivery and any instruction that follows it.
Customer: Could you recommend something similar?
Assistant: For a follow-up, keep the bag somewhere easy to find.
Customer: Okay, I’ll do that. And the recommendation stays the same, correct?
Assistant: That’s correct. The recommendation stays exactly as discussed.
Customer: I have one final vocabulary question about the aisle. What should I listen for?
Assistant: Of course. You’ll usually hear “aisle” together with a date, number or next action. If you miss it, ask the person to repeat that specific part.
Customer: Great, I know what I need to do now. Thanks for your help.
Assistant: No problem at all. Take care.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre comprar en el supermercado, identificá primero si la otra persona está pidiendo un dato, confirmando algo o indicando un próximo paso. Esa función te ayuda a responder incluso si no entendiste una palabra secundaria.
Confirmar es parte de una conversación natural
“Just to confirm…” y “So, if I understood correctly…” son recursos normales en inglés profesional y cotidiano. Sirven para reducir errores, no para demostrar inseguridad.
Usá bloques de lenguaje reutilizables
No memorices el diálogo completo. Elegí dos frases del bloque anterior y combinalas con vocabulario como “order”, “produce” o “price per kilo”. Así podés adaptarte si la conversación cambia.
Errores comunes de hispanohablantes
✕ I have a doubt about this.
✓ I have a question about this.
“I have a question” es la opción natural para introducir una consulta concreta.
✕ Can you repeat me that?
✓ Could you repeat that, please?
Con repeat, lo natural es usar directamente el objeto: “repeat that” o “say that again”.
✕ I want that you check it.
✓ I need you to explain it.
Evitá copiar estructuras del español. En inglés cambian tanto la construcción como el registro de cortesía.
✕ Tell me the order.
✓ Could you tell me about the order, please?
Agregar could y please hace que un pedido de información suene mucho más natural.
Mini práctica
Respondé las seis actividades. La corrección aparece en el momento y al final vas a ver tu resultado.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Qué frases conviene aprender primero para comprar en el supermercado?
Empezá por una frase para abrir la conversación, una para preguntar por “order” y otra para confirmar “produce”. Con esas tres funciones ya podés manejar una buena parte del intercambio.
¿Tengo que memorizar todas las frases?
No. Elegí primero tres o cuatro expresiones que realmente usarías, practicá el diálogo y después agregá alternativas.