Spanish word

anticuario

Pronunciation

IPA/antiˈkwaɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounantique shop

Example

Fui al anticuario ayer.

I went to the antique shop yesterday.

Illustration for anticuario (antique shop)

More examples

Compré una lámpara en el anticuario.

I bought a lamp at the antique shop.

Core concept

Small antique shop with the proprietor examining a small object at the counter.

Common phrases

  • ir al anticuario

    go to the antique shop

  • comprar en el anticuario

    buy at the antique shop

Similar words

tienda de antigüedades: General antique shop selling a broad range of old furniture, decor, and collectibles.
boutique de antigüedades: Small curated antique boutique offering selected decorative and design-focused pieces.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que compra, valora y vende antigüedades u objetos de interés histórico o artístico.

Word origin

Derived from Latin antiquarius 'of old things' through French antiquaire, first applied to someone who values and sells antiquities and then to the place where they work.

Usage tips

  • When someone mentions an anticuario, the reference can be to the person or the store, so expect to use concrete questions about age or authenticity like ¿Es original? or ¿De qué época es?

Other meanings

  • antique dealernoun

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