I’ve just moved to Spain and feel like I need to buy quite a few things for my new life. My friends told me that shopping on Amazon is very convenient, similar to major online marketplaces in China like Taobao or JD.com. But I’m a bit confused, what is ‘Spanish Amazon’ actually called? Do I just search for ‘Amazon’? Or is there a special name for it?
It’s actually quite simple. The official name for Amazon’s Spanish site is Amazon.es. The .es is Spain’s country code top-level domain, just like .cn is for China. So, when you’re talking with Spaniards or long-term residents, the most common way to refer to it is ‘Amazon punto es’ (Amazon dot es), or simply shortened to Amazon es.
Just like how people have nicknames for popular sites, people here also use various abbreviations for convenience. I’ve summarized a few of the common names you’ll hear:
- Amazon: This is the most common name for Amazon in Spain, just like in English. If you’re in Spain and say you’re buying something on Amazon, people will automatically assume you mean Amazon.es. There’s little chance of it being confused with the US or German sites.
- Amazon España: This is a more formal way of saying it, directly adding the Spanish word for ‘Spain’. It makes it very clear you’re referring to ‘Amazon Spain’.
- Prime: If you’re a Prime member, you might even hear people say, ‘I ordered something on Prime.’ In this context, ‘Prime’ is often used as a stand-in for the entire Amazon platform, especially referring to its membership service and fast delivery.
A Quick Summary of Names for Amazon Sites
To help you avoid confusion, I’ve made a simple table listing the names for a few Amazon sites you might encounter.
| Country | Domain | Common Names |
|---|
| Spain | Amazon.es | Amazon punto es, Amazon España |
| Germany | Amazon.de | Amazon punto de, Amazon Alemania |
| France | Amazon.fr | Amazon punto efe erre, Amazon Francia |
| Italy | Amazon.it | Amazon punto it, Amazon Italia |
| United States | Amazon.com | Amazon punto com, Amazon |
One last thing: using Amazon in Spain is really convenient, especially if you sign up for a Prime membership. Many items arrive the next day, and the return policy is incredibly friendly. If you’re new here, you can start by registering an account to test it out and buy some daily necessities. Oh, and for your first order, make sure to enter your address correctly, especially the postal code and apartment/house number, otherwise the delivery person might have trouble finding you! Happy shopping in Spain! ¡Felices compras!
