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"Tienda" is a form of "tienda", a noun which is often translated as "store". "Mercado" is a form of "mercado", a noun which is often translated as "market". Learn more about the difference between "tienda" and "mercado" below.
la tienda(
tyehn
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. store (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Hay una tienda de comestibles nueva a dos cuadras de mi casa.There is a new grocery store two blocks from my house.
b. shop
La tienda de dulces estaba cerrada cuando llegamos.The sweet shop was closed when we arrived.
a. tent
Esta tienda es muy fácil de montar y caben cuatro personas.This tent is very easy to put up and fits four people.
el mercado(
mehr
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kah
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (commerce)
3. (consumers)
a. market
No hay suficiente mercado para el producto que quieren lanzar.The market isn't big enough for the product they want to launch.
4. (grocery shopping) (South America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. shopping
Voy a hacer el mercado. ¿Necesitas algo?I'm going to do the shopping. Is there anything you need?
