Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mercadinho

noun
mer-kah-DEEN-yoh
Definition
A small market or grocery store, often selling a variety of food and household items.
Examples
  • After school, I usually stop by the mercadinho to pick up some snacks.
  • They opened a new mercadinho in our neighborhood that sells fresh produce.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘mercadinho’ refers to a small grocery shop that typically provides daily necessities.
Synonyms
  • mercado
  • loja de alimentos
  • supermercado pequeno