Spanish Word for Shopping

The Spanish word "compras" means shopping in English.

Spain is a wonderful place for shopping. Many of the traditional manufacturing industries have thrived on tourism and have simply adapted to cope with this. This means that Spanish handicrafts are readily available to visitors and still remain good value.

Spain has an ample supply of extremely high quality leather and leather goods which range from the smallest purse or handbag right up to leather furniture. They have large factory outlets; however, it is important to watch their prices. Even though the goods will be better, the prices will be much higher than those in the small shops.

Many areas of Spain are well renowned worldwide for their intricate lace and linen. However, the qualities of these products do vary greatly, and it is important to be wary of street sellers selling lace and linen in sealed packs as the chances are that the set will not be complete or the goods will be seconds. It is better advised to purchase such products from a shop whereby you can handle the items first.