Spanish words (shops) ending in '-ería'
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There are a number of words ending in "-ería" which denote some sort of business. Below you'll find a list of some of the most common ones.
One common error for people learning Spanish who already know some of these words is to include the Spanish word "farmacia" among them. Please note that this word has no written accent over the 'i' and the spoken accent falls on the second 'a': far - má - ci - a
| cafetería | coffeeshop |
| carnicería | butcher shop |
| cervecería | brewery, bar |
| confitería | candy store |
| drogería | cleaning products, paint shop |
| ebanistería | cabinet shop (carpentry) |
| ferretería | hardware store |
| floristería | flower shop |
| frutería | fruit shop |
| heladería | ice-cream parlor |
| herboristería | herbalist's shop |
| herrería | blacksmith's shop |
| joyería | jewelry shop |
| jugetería | toy shop |
| lavandería | laundry |
| lencería | lingerie shop |
| librería | bookstore |
| mueblería | furniture store |
| panadería | bakery |
| papelería | stationery store |
| pastelería | pastry shop |
| peluquería | hairdresser's |
| pescadería | fish shop |
| perfumería | perfume shop |
| pizzería | pizza parlor |
| sastrería | tailor's shop |
| sombrerería | hat shop / factory |
| tapicería | upholstery shop |
| tintotería | dry-cleaner's |
| verdulería | greengrocer's |
| zapatería | shoe shop |
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