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tienda

shop

noun TYEN-dah Less Common

Also means

tent

Usage Note

Tienda means a shop or store in everyday use (tienda de ropa = clothes shop), but also a camping tent (tienda de campaña). In Latin America tienda often refers specifically to a small neighbourhood convenience store, while a larger shop may be called almacén or local.

Examples

"Voy a la tienda a comprar leche."

Natural Translation

I'm going to the shop to buy milk.

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