Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| puesto | /ˈpwesto/ | masculine |
| stand | /ˈstand/ /esˈtand/ |
masculine |
| friquitín | /fɾikitin/ (from spelling rules) | Caribbean, masculine |
| caseta | /kaˈseta/ | feminine |
A booth, referring to a small stall used for the display and sale of goods, is most generally called a puesto. Other terms exist depending on the specific type of structure or the setting.
Which one should you use?
While puesto is the most common and general term for a stall or booth used for selling goods, caseta often refers to a small booth or hut that is a more permanent or semi-permanent structure, such as a booth at a fair or a garden shed. Additionally, stand is frequently used as a loanword in Spanish to refer specifically to exhibition booths or commercial stands at trade shows.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of the Caribbean, friquitín is a regional term used to refer to a small stall or booth. In Mexico, cubículo is occasionally used to describe an enclosed booth or cubicle, particularly in office settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of puesto is puestos and the plural of caseta is casetas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpwesto/
Did you know?
- In Spain, casetas are not just booths but are iconic, large fabric-covered tents used for families to eat and drink during the Feria de Abril in Seville.
- In Mexico, puestos are the heart of 'tianguis', which are traditional open-air markets with roots in pre-Hispanic trade.
- The word puesto can also be used in Spanish to mean a 'job' or a 'position', because it refers to the place where one is 'put' to work.
Examples in context
- El puesto de frutas es muy grande.The fruit booth is very large.
- He visto un puesto de flores en la plaza.I saw a flower booth in the plaza.
- ¿A qué hora abre el puesto de revistas?What time does the magazine booth open?
Example conversation
Javier and María are walking through a local street market.
- JavierMaría, mira aquel puesto de artesanías.María, look at that craft booth.
- MaríaEs muy bonito, Javier.It is very beautiful, Javier.
- Javier¿Quieres comprar algo en ese puesto?Do you want to buy something at that booth?
- MaríaSí, me gustan mucho los collares.Yes, I like the necklaces a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “booth” translations and entries puesto, stand, caseta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
