gran almacén
/ɡɾan almaθen/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'department store' is translated into Spanish as gran almacén. If unsure, use gran almacén. Wiktionary also lists tienda por departamentos and tienda departamental.
Meaning: store containing many departments (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gran almacén | /ɡɾan almaθen/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /ɡɾan almasen/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| tienda por departamentos | /ˌtjenda poɾ depaɾtaˈmentos/ | feminine |
| tienda departamental | /tjenda depaɾtamental/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| multitienda | /multitjenda/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
A department store is a store containing many departments.
What does it mean word for word?
The term gran almacén literally translates to 'large warehouse'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, gran almacén is the standard term. In many Latin American countries, tienda por departamentos is the most common way to say department store. In Chile, the term multitienda is frequently used. In Colombia, locals may use the term almacén por departamentos for a department store.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using gran almacén in the plural, it becomes grandes almacenes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾan almaθen/
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Examples in context
- Me gusta comprar en ese gran almacén.I like to shop at that department store.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for shopping at a specific gran almacén.Tatoeba #4409515 by pchamorro, translation #252927 by CK
- Hoy hay venta en esa tienda departamental.There's a sale today in that department store.This sentence is useful for mentioning a sale occurring at a tienda departamental.Tatoeba #2259498 by cueyayotl, translation #2259497 by _undertoad
- Ayer fui al gran almacén a hacer unas compras.I went to the department store to do some shopping yesterday.This sentence is useful for describing a past trip to a gran almacén to shop.Tatoeba #3098884 by marcelostockle, translation #244403 by CM
- Voy a la tienda departamental para comprar un regaloI'm going to the department store to buy a gift
- Me gusta ir de compras a un gran almacénI like to go shopping at a department store
- Vamos a esa tienda por departamentos, tienen muy buenos descuentosLet's go to that department store, they have great discounts
- Me gustaría comprar un televisor nuevo, ¿dónde puedo encontrar una tienda departamental cercana?I would like to buy a new TV, where can I find a nearby department store?
- Vamos a esa tienda por departamentos este fin de semana, tienen una venta especial.Let's go to that department store this weekend, they have a special sale.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are deciding where to buy a gift.
- JavierNecesito un regalo, ¿vamos al gran almacén?I need a gift, shall we go to the department store?
- SofíaSí, allí tienen de todo, Sofía.Yes, they have everything there, Sofía.
- JavierEl gran almacén cierra a las nueve.The department store closes at nine.
- SofíaEntonces debemos salir ya, Javier.Then we should leave now, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “department store” translations and entries gran almacén, tienda por departamentos, multitienda, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries almacén, departamental, gran, multitienda, por, tienda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
