Kroger
/kɾoxeɾ/from spelling rules
Kroger is the Spanish way to refer to the large American supermarket chain Kroger.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾoxeɾ/
Did you know?
- In many US-based Spanish dialects, speakers treat the brand as a feminine noun by saying la Kroger, assigning it the gender of the implicit word tienda (store).
- Because Spanish speakers often add a vowel sound to words ending in consonants, some may pronounce the name as Kro-ge-rer to fit the natural rhythm of the language.
- While 'supermercado' is the standard translation for 'supermarket', many speakers in the Americas use the shortened 'super' to refer to stores like Kroger.
Examples in context
- La cadena de supermercados "Kroger" tiene una amplia variedad de productos.The supermarket chain "Kroger" has a wide variety of products.
- Tengo que ir a Kroger para comprar leche.I have to go to Kroger to buy milk.
- Compré estas manzanas en Kroger.I bought these apples at Kroger.
- Kroger es un supermercado muy grande.Kroger is a very large supermarket.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their grocery shopping.
- María¿Necesitas algo de la lista de compras?Do you need anything from the shopping list?
- DanielSí, ¿puedes comprar pan en Kroger?Yes, can you buy bread at Kroger?
- MaríaClaro, iré a Kroger esta tarde.Sure, I will go to Kroger this afternoon.
- DanielGracias, María, te lo agradezco mucho.Thanks, María, I appreciate it a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
