Tendero is a noun in Spanish.
/tɛnˈdeɾo/
Tendero refers to a person who owns or works in a small retail establishment, often a shop or convenience store. The term is commonly used in various Spanish-speaking countries, including Chile, to describe someone who sells goods, usually in a neighborhood store.
Frequency of Use: The term is quite common in oral speech and written contexts, particularly in discussions involving local commerce or community-focused businesses.
El tendero del barrio siempre nos saluda con una sonrisa.
The shopkeeper of the neighborhood always greets us with a smile.
Ella decidió abrir un pequeño negocio y convertirse en tendero.
She decided to open a small business and become a shopkeeper.
El tendero me recomendó un buen vino para la cena.
The storeowner recommended a good wine for dinner.
In Spanish, the word tendero isn't typically featured in widely recognized idiomatic expressions, but it can be used in phrases that reflect community dynamics or the role of small business owners.
El tendero del barrio conoce a todos sus clientes.
The local shopkeeper knows all his customers.
Si tienes un problema, siempre puedes contar con el tendero.
If you have a problem, you can always count on the shopkeeper.
El tendero es como un confidente para muchos vecinos.
The shopkeeper is like a confidant for many neighbors.
The word tendero comes from the Spanish verb "tender," which means "to hang" or "to extend," and is often associated with setting up or displaying goods for sale. Historically, it evolved from the marketplace (tender) where goods were displayed for trading.
Synonyms: - Comerciante (merchant) - Vendedor (seller) - Tiendero (storekeeper)
Antonyms: - Cliente (customer) - Comprador (buyer)