Dollar Tree
/doʝaɾ tɾee/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dollar tree" is expressed in Spanish as Dollar Tree.
Dollar Tree refers to the specific chain of discount stores in the United States. Because it is a proper noun and a specific brand name, it is not translated into Spanish. You use the English name even when speaking Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/doʝaɾ tɾee/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the equivalent of a 'dollar store' is often referred to as a tienda de chinos, regardless of the owners' actual nationality.
- When referring to the products found at Dollar Tree, Spanish speakers might use the word baratijas to describe the inexpensive trinkets, which carries a slightly more dismissive tone than 'inexpensive merchandise'.
- While the brand name remains Dollar Tree, Spanish speakers often use the term tienda de todo a cien or tienda de un solo precio to describe the concept of a fixed-price discount store.
Examples in context
- Voy a comprar artículos de limpieza en Dollar Tree.I am going to buy cleaning supplies at Dollar Tree.
- Encontré estas decoraciones muy baratas en Dollar Tree.I found these very cheap decorations at Dollar Tree.
- ¿Hay algún Dollar Tree cerca de aquí?Is there a Dollar Tree near here?
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are planning a small party.
- Lucía¿Necesitas comprar algo para la fiesta?Do you need to buy anything for the party?
- AlejandroSí, quiero ir a Dollar Tree por los vasos.Yes, I want to go to Dollar Tree for the cups.
- LucíaPerfecto, yo también iré contigo.Perfect, I will go with you too.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía, me ayudarás mucho.Thanks, Lucía, you will help me a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
