Walmart
The Spanish term for the large American retail corporation Walmart is Walmart.
The phrase refers to the American hypermarket chain.
Which one should you use?
Walmart is referred to using the same name 'Walmart' in informal settings. For more formal contexts, you may see Wal-Mart or the descriptive Supermercado Walmart. Colloquially, some speakers use Súper Walmart.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Spanish-speaking countries, the term Almacenes Walmart might be used to refer to the stores.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, Walmart operates through several different brand names, such as Bodega Aurrera and Sam's Club, meaning a speaker might refer to a company-owned store without using the word Walmart at all.
- Because it is a foreign brand, many Spanish speakers pronounce the 'W' as a 'Gu' sound, making it sound closer to Gualmart.
- While 'Walmart' is the brand, the type of store is often referred to as a hipermercado, a term that emphasizes the massive scale of the location.
Examples in context
- Yanni trabaja en un Walmart.Yanni works at a Walmart.This sentence is useful for stating where someone works using Walmart.Tatoeba #9996514 by manufrutos, translation #9995455 by Amastan
- Yanni trabaja en turno de noche en Walmart.Yanni works a night shift at Walmart.This sentence is useful for specifying a work shift at Walmart.Tatoeba #9996483 by manufrutos, translation #9995544 by Amastan
- Esta tarde iré al Wal-Mart a hacer algunas compras.This afternoon, I will go to Wal-Mart to do some shopping.
- La próxima reunión se llevará a cabo en el Supermercado Walmart.The next meeting will be held at the Walmart Supermarket.
- Hay una gran oferta en los Almacenes Walmart esta semana.There is a great deal at Walmart Stores this week.
- Vamos a pasar por Walmart a comprar algunas cosas para la fiesta.Let's stop by Walmart to buy some things for the party.
- Necesito comprar un televisor y he oído que tienen buenos precios en el Súper Walmart.I need to buy a TV, and I've heard they have good prices at the Super Walmart.
- Voy al Walmartito en la esquina para comprar algunas galletas. ¿Algo más que necesitas?I'm going to the little Walmart on the corner to buy some cookies. Anything else you need?
- Tengo que ir a Walmart para comprar comida.I have to go to Walmart to buy food.
Example conversation
A couple is discussing their shopping plans at home.
- Daniel¿Necesitas algo de Walmart, Sofía?Do you need anything from Walmart, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, necesito comprar leche y pan.Yes, I need to buy milk and bread.
- DanielEstá bien, yo pasaré por allá más tarde.Okay, I will stop by there later.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel, eres muy amable.Thanks, Daniel, you are very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
it’s pronounced “gwalmart” in mexican.