A1 noun Neutro #1,260 mais comum

counter

/ˈkaʊn.tər/

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.

Exemplos

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Please put your items on the counter so I can scan them.

Please put your items on the counter so I can scan them.

2

The customer approached the service counter to request a refund.

The customer approached the service counter to request a refund.

3

I'll be at the coffee counter if you need me.

I'll be at the coffee counter if you need me.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
counter
Verb
count
Adjetivo
countable
Relacionado
countertop
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Dica de memorização

Think of the place where people 'count' their money to pay: the counter.

Quiz rápido

The shop assistant is standing behind the ___ to help the customers.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: counter

Exemplos

1

Please put your items on the counter so I can scan them.

everyday

Please put your items on the counter so I can scan them.

2

The customer approached the service counter to request a refund.

formal

The customer approached the service counter to request a refund.

3

I'll be at the coffee counter if you need me.

informal

I'll be at the coffee counter if you need me.

4

Observations show that the height of the sales counter affects customer interaction.

academic

Observations show that the height of the sales counter affects customer interaction.

5

We are installing a new marble counter in the retail section next week.

business

We are installing a new marble counter in the retail section next week.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
counter
Verb
count
Adjetivo
countable
Relacionado
countertop

Colocações comuns

checkout counter checkout counter
behind the counter behind the counter
kitchen counter kitchen counter
service counter service counter
over the counter over the counter

Frases Comuns

over the counter

bought without a prescription or legally at a desk

under the counter

bought or sold illegally or secretly

behind the counter

working in a shop or serving customers

Frequentemente confundido com

counter vs count

'Count' is usually a verb meaning to find the total number, while 'counter' is the physical surface.

counter vs shelf

A shelf is for storing things on a wall, while a counter is a flat surface for working or serving.

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Notas de uso

In a shopping context, use 'counter' to describe the area where the employee stands and the customer pays. In a home context, it refers to the flat surfaces in a kitchen.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'table' when they mean 'counter' in a shop. Remember that a counter is specifically for service and transactions.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the place where people 'count' their money to pay: the counter.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French word 'comptoir', which comes from the Latin 'computare', meaning to calculate or count.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: counters Often used with prepositions 'on' or 'behind'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, the counter acts as a social boundary between the staff and the customer.

Quiz rápido

The shop assistant is standing behind the ___ to help the customers.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: counter

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mall

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A mall is a large building or a group of buildings that contains many different shops and stores connected by walkways. It is a central place where people go to shop, eat at food courts, and sometimes see movies.

supermarket

A1

A large self-service store that sells a wide variety of food, drinks, and household products. It is organized into aisles where customers use baskets or carts to collect their items before paying at a checkout counter.

bakery

A1

A bakery is a place where bread, cakes, pastries, and other flour-based foods are baked and sold. It is a specialized shop that often serves as a local source for fresh breakfast items and desserts.

cashier

A1

A person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, or restaurant. They usually work at a checkout or a counter to handle customer transactions and provide receipts.

merchandise

A1

Merchandise refers to goods or products that are bought and sold in a business or store. It is a collective term used to describe all the items available for customers to purchase.

tag

A1

A small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to an object to provide information about it. In shopping, it usually shows the price, size, or brand of the product.

package

A1

A package is an object or group of items wrapped together in paper or packed in a box. It is commonly used for items sent through the mail or products bought in a store.

container

A1

A container is an object used for holding or carrying things, such as a box, bottle, or jar. In a shopping context, it often refers to the packaging that holds food or products.

wrapper

A1

A piece of paper, plastic, or thin metal foil that is used to cover or protect something, especially food. It is usually removed and thrown away before the item is used or eaten.

clothes

A1

Clothes are the items such as shirts, trousers, and dresses that people wear to cover their bodies. This word is always plural and refers to the garments used for protection, comfort, or fashion.

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