Spanish word

boutique

Pronunciation

IPA/buˈtik/

Meaning

  • feminine nounboutique

Example

¿Vas a la boutique para probarte esa chaqueta?

Are you going to the boutique to try on that jacket?

Illustration for boutique (boutique)

More examples

Entramos en la boutique para ver la nueva colección.

We went into the boutique to see the new collection.

Core concept

Small upscale shop selling curated clothes and accessories with a fitting area.

Common phrases

  • Entrar en la boutique

    go into the boutique

  • Probarse una prenda en la boutique

    try on an item at the boutique

  • Buscar en la boutique

    search the boutique

Similar words

tienda: Retail shop that sells a wide range of everyday goods.
tienda de ropa: Shop that sells clothing and ready-to-wear garments.
establecimiento: Premises that serve as a business location, such as a store or office.

Definition in Spanish

Establecimiento pequeño y especializado que ofrece ropa y accesorios de moda con atención personalizada y un número limitado de prendas.

Word origin

The word comes from French boutique, from Occitan botiga and ultimately from Greek apothēkē 'storehouse'.

Usage tips

  • Boutique usually means a small, often high-end shop with limited stock, so expect to ask '¿Puedo probármelo?' or '¿Tienen otra talla?' when checking fit.

Opposites

Related words

  • boutiqueroboutique assistantnoun

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