Portuguese · Daily Life
Supermercado
[/supɛʁmeʁˈkadu/]
Supermarket
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A large self-service shop selling foods and household goods.
Grande loja de autoatendimento que vende alimentos e produtos domésticos.
Example
Vou ao supermercado fazer as compras da semana.
I am going to the supermarket to do the weekly shopping.
Etymology
The word 'supermercado' combines 'super' (super) with 'mercado' (market), originating from the late 20th century as shopping centers evolved.
How & Where It’s Used
'Supermercado' is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about shopping, and it is widely recognized throughout Portuguese-speaking countries.