🇺🇸 English · B1
Shopping & Money in English · B1
60 English words and phrases for shopping & money, at B1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.
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discountdiscount
Students get a ten percent discount.
Students get a ten percent discount.
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receiptreceipt
Keep the receipt in case you return it.
Keep the receipt in case you return it.
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refundrefund
I'd like a refund for this item.
I'd like a refund for this item.
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affordafford
I can't afford a new car right now.
I can't afford a new car right now.
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brandbrand
Which brand do you trust the most?
Which brand do you trust the most?
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qualityquality
The quality is worth the price.
The quality is worth the price.
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comparecompare
Compare prices before you decide.
Compare prices before you decide.
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deliverdeliver
They deliver within two days.
They deliver within two days.
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out of stockout of stock
Sorry, that size is out of stock.
Sorry, that size is out of stock.
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affordableaffordable
This store has affordable prices.
This store has affordable prices.
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dealdeal
We made a deal on the price.
We made a deal on the price.
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transactiontransaction
The transaction was quick and easy.
The transaction was quick and easy.
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guaranteeguarantee
This product comes with a money-back guarantee.
This product comes with a money-back guarantee.
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refundablerefundable
Is this ticket refundable?
Is this ticket refundable?
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price rangeprice range
What is your price range for a laptop?
What is your price range for a laptop?
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thrift storethrift store
I found a nice jacket at the thrift store.
I found a nice jacket at the thrift store.
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secondhandsecondhand
I bought a secondhand bike.
I bought a secondhand bike.
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trade-intrade-in
I got a trade-in discount for my old phone.
I got a trade-in discount for my old phone.
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consumerconsumer
Consumers want better quality for less money.
Consumers want better quality for less money.
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retailerretailer
This retailer offers great customer service.
This retailer offers great customer service.
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vendorvendor
The vendor sold fresh vegetables at the market.
The vendor sold fresh vegetables at the market.
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merchantmerchant
The merchant gave us a discount for paying cash.
The merchant gave us a discount for paying cash.
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savingssavings
I used my savings to buy a new car.
I used my savings to buy a new car.
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debtdebt
She paid off her credit card debt.
She paid off her credit card debt.
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loanloan
He took out a loan to buy a house.
He took out a loan to buy a house.
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interest rateinterest rate
The interest rate on this card is high.
The interest rate on this card is high.
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credit scorecredit score
A good credit score helps you get loans.
A good credit score helps you get loans.
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shopping spreeshopping spree
I went on a shopping spree over the weekend.
I went on a shopping spree over the weekend.
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impulse buyimpulse buy
That jacket was an impulse buy.
That jacket was an impulse buy.
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return policyreturn policy
What is your return policy on electronics?
What is your return policy on electronics?
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Is this on sale?Is this on sale?
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Can I exchange this for a different size?Can I exchange this for a different size?
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I'm saving up for a trip.I'm saving up for a trip.
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Could you hold this for me until tomorrow?Could you hold this for me until tomorrow?
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The store gives loyalty points.The store gives loyalty points.
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I always shop around for the best deal.I always shop around for the best deal.
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The delivery arrived right on time.The delivery arrived right on time.
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I'm on a tight budget this month.I'm on a tight budget this month.
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This brand has a good reputation for quality.This brand has a good reputation for quality.
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I need to pay off my debt soon.I need to pay off my debt soon.
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She's saving every penny for a new phone.She's saving every penny for a new phone.
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The store offers a discount for students.The store offers a discount for students.
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He always negotiates a lower price at the market.He always negotiates a lower price at the market.
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I applied for a store credit card.I applied for a store credit card.
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The quality of this brand has really improved.The quality of this brand has really improved.
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I compared several stores before making my decision.I compared several stores before making my decision.
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This item is out of stock until next month.This item is out of stock until next month.
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I try to spend less on clothes each month.I try to spend less on clothes each month.
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The salesperson was very pushy.The salesperson was very pushy.
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I returned the shoes because they were the wrong size.I returned the shoes because they were the wrong size.
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This coupon expires at the end of the month.This coupon expires at the end of the month.
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I always check reviews before buying online.I always check reviews before buying online.
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The store matched a lower price from a competitor.The store matched a lower price from a competitor.
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My card got declined at checkout.My card got declined at checkout.
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I split the payment into two parts.I split the payment into two parts.
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The line at checkout was really long today.The line at checkout was really long today.
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I like to shop during the off-season for better deals.I like to shop during the off-season for better deals.
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This item comes with a one-year guarantee.This item comes with a one-year guarantee.
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I never buy anything without checking the price first.I never buy anything without checking the price first.
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The mall was packed during the holiday sale.The mall was packed during the holiday sale.
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