tendero
shopkeeper
The Spanish word 'tendero' refers to an individual who manages, owns, or runs a shop or store. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations of retail businesses, selling a variety of goods, such as food, clothing, or other merchandise. In English, this term is translated as 'shopkeeper'.
Example sentences using: tendero
El tendero está ordenando las frutas en la tienda.
The shopkeeper is arranging the fruits in the store.
In this phrase, we see the word 'tendero' used to refer to a person who owns or runs a small shop, specifically arranging fruits, a common task for shopkeepers.
La tienda del tendero está cerca de mi casa.
The shopkeeper's store is near my house.
Here, we see the word 'tendero' used in a possessive manner to denote ownership of the store. The context is the geographical proximity of the shopkeeper's store to the speaker's house.
El tendero siempre tiene una sonrisa en su rostro.
The shopkeeper always has a smile on his face.
In this example, the shopkeeper ('tendero') is being described as a habitually cheerful person. It serves to depict the characterization of the shopkeeper.