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Old 09-11-2007, 01:50 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by maryka1950@comxast.net
Is there an idiomatic Spanish phrase to refer to a small, neighborhood, "Mom and Pop" convenience store- the kind of place kids might hang out with friends for sodas and snacks? This would be a small,privately owned store that sells some grocery items and basic household needs.

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"Tienda de ultramarinos" but speaking it's unusual . A term in common use is "tienda" opposite to the big shopping centre. So we would say:

"Ve a la tienda y trae un bote de café"
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