el camarero/la camarera: waiter/waitress
la mesa: table
la carta: menu
la cuenta: bill
la propina: tip
el cuchillo: knife
el tenedor: fork
la cuchara: spoon
el vaso: glass
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Let’s face it, who doesn’t like a bargain? Haggling with native market sellers is the ideal opportunity to practise your Spanish with the locals. After recently using my Spanish haggling skills successfully(!) when buying souvenirs in Buenos Aires, here are my top tips for getting the best items at the best price at any Spanish-speaking market.
Top Tip: Arrive early! Stall holders usually want to make a quick sale to kick start their day, so will be eager to sell at any price if you go first thing.

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