📌 How to Order a Product in a Store? / ¿Cómo pedir un producto en una tienda?
When shopping, it is important to know how to ask for products politely. En español, cuando compramos, es importante saber cómo pedir productos de manera educada.
📖 Common Phrases for Ordering a Product / Frases comunes para pedir un producto
| English | Español | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Can I have…? | ¿Puedo tener…? | Can I have a bottle of water? (¿Puedo tener una botella de agua?) |
| I would like… | Me gustaría… | I would like a loaf of bread. (Me gustaría una barra de pan.) |
| Do you have…? | ¿Tienen…? | Do you have this shirt in blue? (¿Tienen esta camisa en azul?) |
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? | How much is this phone case? (¿Cuánto cuesta esta funda de teléfono?) |
| I’ll take this one. | Me llevaré este. | I’ll take this one in red. (Me llevaré este en rojo.) |
✏️ Examples / Ejemplos
🔹 Can I have a cup of coffee, please? (¿Puedo tener una taza de café, por favor?)
🔹 I would like a pair of jeans. (Me gustaría un par de jeans.)
🔹 Do you have this jacket in size M? (¿Tienen esta chaqueta en talla M?)
🔹 How much is that book? (¿Cuánto cuesta ese libro?)
🔹 I’ll take the black shoes. (Me llevaré los zapatos negros.)
⚠️ Important Notes! / ¡Notas Importantes!
🔹 “Can I have…?” is commonly used when ordering food and drinks. (“Can I have…?” se usa comúnmente al pedir comida y bebidas.)
🔹 “I would like…” is more polite and formal than “Can I have…?” (“I would like…” es más educado y formal que “Can I have…?”.)
🔹 Always say “please” and “thank you” to be polite. (Siempre di “please” y “thank you” para ser educado.)
🎓 Practice Time! / ¡Hora de Práctica!
Complete the sentences with the correct phrase:
- ___ a cup of tea, please. (Can I have/I’ll take)
- ___ this one in black. (I’ll take/I would like)
- ___ this dress in a smaller size? (Do you have/How much is)
- ___ a sandwich and a coffee. (I would like/Can I have)
- ___ this bag cost? (How much does/Do you have)
✍️ Bonus: Write Your Own Sentences! / ¡Escribe tus propias frases!
Now, create sentences using these expressions and practice saying them aloud!
Answers:
How much does
Can I have
I’ll take
Do you have
I would like