Spanish Conversation · Level 159
30 words
Spanish word
perfumería
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾfumeˈɾia/
Meaning
- feminine nouncosmetics store
Example
Voy a la perfumería a comprar una crema.
I'm going to the cosmetics store to buy a cream.
More examples
¿Dónde está la perfumería más cercana?
Where is the nearest cosmetics store?
Core concept
Shelves of fragrances and cosmetic jars in a store.
Common phrases
entrar en la perfumería
enter the cosmetics store
buscar en la perfumería
search in the cosmetics store
la perfumería más cercana
the nearest cosmetics store
Similar words
farmacia: Store that dispenses prescription medicines and basic health supplies at a pharmacy counter.
parafarmacia: Shop selling over-the-counter health items, wellness products, and cosmetics without prescriptions.
Definition in Spanish
Tienda especializada en perfumes y productos cosméticos donde se venden fragancias, cremas y maquillaje y se ofrece asesoramiento sobre su uso.
Word origin
A compound of perfume and the Spanish suffix -ería that marks a place of business, originally naming establishments selling perfume and related beauty goods.
Usage tips
- Perfumería can refer to either an independent cosmetics shop or the cosmetics counter inside a larger department store, so context determines whether it means a standalone store or a department area.