Spanish word

hipermercado

Pronunciation

IPA/ipeɾmeɾˈkaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhypermarket

Example

¿Dónde está el hipermercado más cercano?

Where is the nearest hypermarket?

Illustration for hipermercado (hypermarket)

More examples

Voy al hipermercado los sábados por la mañana.

I go to the hypermarket on Saturday mornings.

Core concept

Super-sized supermarket with long aisles of groceries and household goods.

Common phrases

  • ir al hipermercado

    go to the hypermarket

  • hacer la compra en el hipermercado

    shop at the hypermarket

  • pasar por el hipermercado

    drop by the hypermarket

Similar words

supermercado: Large self-service grocery store selling food and everyday household items.
mercado: Open market of small stalls and vendors focusing on fresh food and produce.
centro comercial: Enclosed complex grouping many separate shops, eateries, and customer services.

Definition in Spanish

Tienda de gran superficie que vende comestibles y productos no alimentarios, con amplio surtido y gran afluencia de clientes.

Word origin

From Greek prefix hiper- 'over, beyond' combined with Spanish mercado (from Latin mercatus 'market') to denote an especially large market-style store.

Usage tips

  • Hipermercado denotes a store larger than a supermercado and usually includes an extensive non-food section such as electronics and clothing.

Opposites

  • minimercadominimarketnoun

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