How much is it? - ¿Cuánto cuesta? – Hak’a?
Can I see this/that? - ¿Puedo ver esto/eso? – Qoway kayta/chayta? (Literally – Give me this/that)
Yes/No/Thank You – Sí/No/Gracias – Arí/Manam/Solpaykuy
What do you sell? - ¿Cuáles cosas vende? – Imataq vendeshianki? *There is no traditional word for shopping in Quechua
Can I have a bag please? - ¿Puedo tener una bolsa por favor? – Bolsata munani
Can I take your picture? - ¿Puedo tomar la foto de ti? – Hurkoykimanchu phututa?
Hat (Cap) – la Gorra – Sumriru
Shoes – los Zapatos – Sapatukuna
Belt – el Cinturón – Chumpi
Mask – la Máscara – Uyatikuna
Poncho – el Poncho – Punchu
One - Two - Three / Uno - Dos - Tres / Huq - Iskay - Kinsa
Enjoy! You are at a market place in Peru, in a beautiful landscape, and you have the ability to buy things! Even if it is a little overwhelming and you have to pay a little extra for a photo or belt, the experience is part of the price. Plus, if you really want a free adventure, the ruins behind the market are free if you go early (Think about 6 AM).
Hopefully, this helps you if you are coming to Pisaq or anywhere else in the Sacred Valley. Though it is possible to converse in English, I implore you to try Spanish and maybe even Quechua. That little smile that creeps when you pronounce something correctly brightens some venders' days; It may also lower the initial price of your purchase. Much more to come! The Festival of the Virgin Carmen is coming up, more Quechua classes are happening, and I have yet to try cuy (Guinea Pig). Stay tuned!