by Fiona Flores Watson

Here is some Spanish vocab which should help you on your shopping trip!

Shop – tienda
Department store – almacen
Sale/special offers – rebajas
Skirt – falda
Dress – vestido/traje
Suit – traje                       
Shoes – zapatos
Sandals – chanclas
Boots - botas
Heel – tacon
Shirt – camiseta
Blouse - blusa
Jumper – jersey
Cardigan – rebeca
Jacket - chaqueta
Coat - abrigo
Belt – cinturon
Hat – gorro, pamela (ladies’ hat), sombrero (straw hat)
Tights - medias

FLAMENCO

Dress - traje de gitana, traje de flamenco
Fan – abanico
Shawl – chal, manoncillo (small), manton (large)
Earrings – pendientes
Necklace – collar
Comb – peine (pronounced pay-nay, easily confused with pene - pron pe-nay - so be careful!)
Bag - bolsa

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