Vocabulario Indispensable

Question 1

To steal something

Answer 1

Synonyms English: Pilfer, Swipe
Synonyms Spanish: Hurtar, Sustraer

“I saw a raccoon trying to steal a sandwich right out of my bag; guess he thought it was a free swipe!”

“When my coworker takes my favorite pen, I tell him he’s mastering the art of pilfering office supplies.”

Question 2

Shoplifting

Answer 2

Synonyms English: Theft, Stealing
Synonyms Spanish: Robo especificamente en una tienda como Walmart. Meterse cosas al bolsillo o pantalon para robarlas.

“I caught someone shoplifting at Walmart, and let’s just say, it wasn’t the ‘discount’ they were hoping for.”

“Shoplifting is a no-go at Walmart; if you need a five-finger discount, try high-fiving the security guard instead!”

Question 3

To guide

Answer 3

Synonyms English: Lead, Direct
Synonyms Spanish: Guiar, Dirigir

“I guide new employees around like I’m a tour guide at Walmart Safari.”

“When I’m asked to lead a newbie, I just hope I don’t direct them into the wilderness of aisle 3.”

Question 4

To solve

Answer 4

Synonyms English: Resolve, Fix
Synonyms Spanish: Resolver, Solucionar

“When there’s a spill in aisle 5, I’m the Sherlock Holmes of solving mysteries, minus the detective hat.”

“Solving a pricing error at Walmart feels like I’ve cracked a secret code, only without the cool spy gadgets.”

Question 5

To control

Answer 5

Synonyms English: Manage, Regulate
Synonyms Spanish: Controlar, Gestionar

“Trying to control the crowd during a sale is like herding cats, if the cats were really excited about discounts.”

“I manage the flow of carts in the parking lot; call me the Cart Commander.”

Question 6

To count

Answer 6

Synonyms English: Tally, Calculate
Synonyms Spanish: Contar, Calcular

“I count the hours until my next break like I’m counting stars in the sky.”

“Every time I tally up the inventory, I feel like a mathematician who’s misplaced his calculator.”

Question 7

To handle something / someone

Answer 7

Synonyms English: Manage, Deal with
Synonyms Spanish: Manejar, Tratar

“I handle customer complaints like a pro, with a smile so big you’d think I won a lottery.”

“Dealing with a rush at Walmart is my daily workout routine, no gym membership needed!”

Question 8

To serve

Answer 8

Synonyms English: Assist, Help
Synonyms Spanish: Servir, Ayudar

“I serve customers so efficiently, they start wondering if I have roller skates on.”

“Helping someone find their perfect paint color is like matchmaking, but with more colors and fewer awkward dates.”

Question 9

To greet someone

Answer 9

Synonyms English: Welcome, Say hello
Synonyms Spanish: Saludar, Dar la bienvenida

“I greet everyone at Walmart like they’re long-lost friends, which gets funny looks occasionally.”

“Saying hello to shoppers all day, I sometimes throw in a ‘Howdy’ just to keep things interesting.”

Question 10

To update something / Someone

Answer 10

Synonyms English: Refresh, Renew
Synonyms Spanish: Actualizar, Renovar

“I update the price tags like I’m giving them a new lease on life.”

“Every time we refresh the shelf layouts, it’s like a mini makeover show for groceries.”

Question 11

To go

Answer 11

Synonyms English: Depart, Leave
Synonyms Spanish: Irse, Salir

“When I say it’s time to go after my shift, I sprint like there’s a sale on the last day of clearance.”

“I leave the break room as slowly as possible, like a snail contemplating its next big move.”

Question 12

To have / has

Answer 12

Synonyms English: Possess, Own
Synonyms Spanish: Tener, Poseer

“I have more smiles for customers than there are items in the clearance aisle.”

“She has 5 cats and 3 dogs.’’

Question 13

To be

Answer 13

Synonyms English: Exist, Remain
Synonyms Spanish: Ser, Estar

“To be or not to be at Walmart isn’t the question, it’s how many hours till I can be at home.”

“I am always in the electronics section, where being helpful is more thrilling than the latest video game release.”

Question 14

More or less

Answer 14

Synonyms English: Approximately, Roughly
Synonyms Spanish: Más o menos, Aproximadamente

“My break time is more or less a mystery, it starts and ends like a flash of lightning.”

“I’m more or less the king of the grocery aisle, ruling over snacks and cereals with an iron shopping cart.”

Question 15

x department

Answer 15

Synonyms English: Section, Division
Synonyms Spanish: Departamento, Sección

“In the clothing department, I fold shirts like a laundry ninja.”

“Managing the toys section during the holidays is like being the mayor of a small, very noisy town.”

Question 16

At

Answer 16

Synonyms English: In, Located at
Synonyms Spanish: En, Situado en

“I’m at the checkout longer than some people are at home, or so it feels on busy days.”

“Find me at the customer service desk, where I solve mysteries, like the case of the missing receipt.”

Question 17

To handle something

Answer 17

Synonyms English: Manage, Operate
Synonyms Spanish: Manejar, Operar

“I tried to handle the shopping cart like a race car, but it just squeaked in protest.”

“When I handle too many watermelons, it feels like I’m juggling in a circus.”

Question 18

To assist someone

Answer 18

Synonyms English: Help, Aid
Synonyms Spanish: Ayudar, Auxiliar

“Can I assist you with those bags? My superhero cape is just at the cleaners!”

“I’ll assist you in finding the frozen peas—they’re playing hide and seek behind the ice cream.”

Question 19

To check something

Answer 19

Synonyms English: Verify, Inspect
Synonyms Spanish: Verificar, Inspeccionar

“Let me check if we have any more milk; I hope the cows haven’t gone on vacation!”

“I need to check these eggs—last time, one tried to hatch and run away!”

Question 20

Ad

Answer 20

Synonyms English: Advertisement, Commercial
Synonyms Spanish: Anuncio, Publicidad

“Did you see the ad for the talking microwave? It said, ‘Put that cookie back!’”

“This ad says ‘Buy one, get one free.’ I guess it’s time to get two chocolate cakes and not feel guilty!”

Question 21

Items

Answer 21

Synonyms English: Products, Goods
Synonyms Spanish: Productos, Bienes

“We have so many items on sale, the price tags are starting a conga line!”

“Please place your items on the belt, and no, the cashier doesn’t sing a lullaby to each one.”

Question 22

Thing (s)

Answer 22

Synonyms English: Object, Stuff
Synonyms Spanish: Objeto, Cosa

“I forgot where I put that thing… you know, the thing that goes in the other thing!”

“Every time I say I’ll buy just one thing, I walk out like I own the store.”

Question 23

A lot!

Answer 23

Synonyms English: Plenty, Much
Synonyms Spanish: Mucho, Bastante

“I like this job a lot! Especially on days when the chocolate aisle needs inspecting.”

“She buys a lot of snacks—her shopping cart might need its own zip code soon!”

Question 24

Also

Answer 24

Synonyms English: Additionally, Moreover
Synonyms Spanish: Además, También

“We also have fresh bread, and it’s so soft, you might want to use it as a pillow!”

“I also recommend trying the new grape soda; it’s like a bubbly dance party in your mouth!”