El tendero
Example: El tendero me ayudó a elegir las frutas frescas.
Definition
"El tendero" refers to a shopkeeper or store owner who manages a small retail business, often providing personalized service and assistance to customers, such as helping select fresh fruits in a local market or neighborhood store.
Etymology
The term "el tendero" comes from the Spanish verb 'tender,' meaning 'to stretch out' or 'to display.' Historically, it referred to someone who 'stretches out' goods on a counter for sale. Did you know? This word highlights the shopkeeper's role in arranging and offering merchandise to customers.
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"El tendero" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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