Tienda
English meaning: Shop / Store
Definition
A place where goods are sold.
Example
“La tienda cierra a las nueve.”
In English: “The shop closes at nine.”
Another example: “Compré este abrigo en una tienda del centro.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Means both a shop and a tent (camping). The shop sense is the everyday default; context disambiguates. 'Tienda de campaña' specifies the tent meaning.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Tienda' comes from the Latin 'tenda' meaning 'to stretch', referring initially to tents, which evolved to signify shops as stable places to purchase goods. This reflects the evolution of commerce in societal development.
Common Collocations
- tienda de ropa
- ir de tiendas
- tienda de campaña
- dueño de la tienda
- tienda online
Word Forms
sing. tienda, pl. tiendas (f.)
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Literary Heritage
“El que lee mucho y anda mucho, ve mucho y sabe mucho.”
“He who reads much and walks much, sees much and knows much.”
“Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche.”
“Tonight I can write the saddest lines.”
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