Spanish Word · Beginner
mercado
market
Pronunciation: mer-KAH-do
Meaning
A public place where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods.
Example
Vamos al mercado a comprar verduras frescas.
Let's go to the market to buy fresh vegetables.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice mercado out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level Spanish word.