noun
General Slang
marqueta
mar-KEH-tah · noun · informal
The market / grocery store.
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Definitions
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Spanglish loanword for a market or grocery store, common in US Latino communities.
“Voy a la marqueta por tortillas.”
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marqueta In A Sentence
Voy a la marqueta por tortillas.
Origin & Usage
Spanglish from English 'market.'
People Also Ask
What does 'marqueta' mean?
It means the market or grocery store; it's a Spanglish word used in US Latino communities.
Where does 'marqueta' come from?
It comes from the English word 'market,' adapted into Spanish spelling and pronunciation.
Is 'marqueta' proper Spanish?
No, the standard Spanish word is 'mercado.' 'Marqueta' is Spanglish slang, informal but widely understood.
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