Spanish word

especiería

Pronunciation

IPA/espeθjeˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounspice shop

Example

La especiería está en la esquina.

The spice shop is on the corner.

Illustration for especiería (spice shop)

More examples

Voy a la especiería a comprar comino.

I'm going to the spice shop to buy cumin.

Core concept

Shelves of small glass jars and paper sacks filled with colorful ground spices.

Common phrases

  • ir a la especiería

    go to the spice shop

  • comprar en la especiería

    buy at the spice shop

  • la especiería del barrio

    the neighborhood spice shop

Similar words

tienda de especias: General spice retailer offering packaged spices and common cooking seasonings.
herboristería: Herb shop specializing in dried herbs, teas, and plants used for health or remedies.
puesto de especias: Open-air or indoor stall that sells spices by weight for immediate purchase.
mercado: Busy market area where several sellers offer produce, spices, and other wares.

Definition in Spanish

Local comercial dedicado a la venta de especias, mezclas y otros condimentos usados en la cocina.

Word origin

Derived from Spanish especia 'spice' plus the suffix -ería that marks a shop, so it denotes a place that sells spices.

Usage tips

  • Saying the intended dish, for example 'para curry', helps the vendor recommend the right blend.

Related words

  • especiaspicenoun
  • especiarseasonverb
  • especiadospicedadjective

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