Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mercado

Noun

mer-KAH-do

Definition

A marketplace or a place where buying and selling occurs, typically featuring a variety of goods and services.

Examples

The local mercado is open every Saturday, offering fresh fruits and vegetables.
She prefers shopping at the mercado instead of large supermarkets for its unique products.

Meaning

In Portuguese, ‘mercado’ refers to a physical or virtual space where merchants and customers exchange goods and services. It can imply not only a local market but also broader economic transactions in the trade sector.