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stall

/stɔːl/

A small shop with an open front or a large table used for selling goods in a public place, like a market. It is typically temporary or part of a larger collection of similar selling points.

Ejemplos

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I bought these fresh flowers at a stall in the local market.

I bought these fresh flowers at a stall in the local market.

2

The organization requested a permit for a stall to distribute information during the festival.

The organization requested a permit for a stall to distribute information during the festival.

3

Let's go see what that food stall is selling; it smells great!

Let's go see what that food stall is selling; it smells great!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stall
Verb
stall
Relacionado
stallholder
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'stand'. A stall is a place where a seller 'stands' to sell things, often in a market.

Quiz rápido

She sells handmade jewelry from a small ____ at the weekend market.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: stall

Ejemplos

1

I bought these fresh flowers at a stall in the local market.

everyday

I bought these fresh flowers at a stall in the local market.

2

The organization requested a permit for a stall to distribute information during the festival.

formal

The organization requested a permit for a stall to distribute information during the festival.

3

Let's go see what that food stall is selling; it smells great!

informal

Let's go see what that food stall is selling; it smells great!

4

Historical records indicate that the town market consisted of thirty individual stalls for various trades.

academic

Historical records indicate that the town market consisted of thirty individual stalls for various trades.

5

We need to hire a professional designer for our exhibition stall at the trade show next month.

business

We need to hire a professional designer for our exhibition stall at the trade show next month.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stall
Verb
stall
Relacionado
stallholder

Colocaciones comunes

market stall market stall
food stall food stall
fruit stall fruit stall
street stall street stall
set up a stall set up a stall

Frases Comunes

market stall

market stall

food stall

food stall

stall holder

stall holder

Se confunde a menudo con

stall vs store

A store is usually a permanent building you enter, while a stall is a small, open-fronted stand.

stall vs stable

A stall can be a single compartment for an animal, but in a shopping context, it refers to a market stand.

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Notas de uso

Use this word specifically for small, outdoor, or market-based selling areas. It is very common when talking about street food or farmers' markets.

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Errores comunes

Avoid using 'stall' to describe a large shop or a shopping mall; it only refers to the individual small units.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'stand'. A stall is a place where a seller 'stands' to sell things, often in a market.

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Origen de la palabra

From Old English 'steall', meaning a standing place, position, or a stable.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one stall, two stalls Often used with prepositions: 'at a stall' or 'from a stall'
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Contexto cultural

Market stalls are a central part of daily life and local food culture in many European and Asian cities.

Quiz rápido

She sells handmade jewelry from a small ____ at the weekend market.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: stall

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order

A1

An order is a request for food or goods that you want to buy from a shop or restaurant. It can also mean the way things are arranged in a specific sequence or pattern.

shop

A1

A building or room where goods or services are sold to the public. It is a place where you go to buy specific items like food, clothes, or books.

grocery

A1

Groceries are the food and other small household items that you buy at a supermarket or a store. The word can also refer to the store where these goods are sold, often called a grocery store.

department store

A1

A large shop that is divided into several sections, each selling different types of goods such as clothes, furniture, and electronics. It allows customers to find many different products in one single building.

convenience store

A1

A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. They are usually located in busy areas and stay open for long hours, sometimes 24 hours a day.

counter

A1

A counter is a long, flat surface in a shop, bank, or restaurant where customers are served. It is the place where you usually pay for items or ask for information.

checkout

A1

The place in a store where you pay for the things you want to buy. It can also refer to the area or desk in a hotel where you pay your bill and leave.

goods

A1

Goods are items or products that are made to be sold to people. In shopping, this word refers to the physical things you can see and touch in a store, like food, clothes, or toys.

bag

A1

A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.

seal

A1

A seal is a small piece of plastic, paper, or wax that closes a container or package. It shows that the product is new and has not been opened or used before.

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