Buying Gifts to Bring Home

You're shopping for gifts to bring back for friends and family.

You
Hola, busco algo típico de aquí para llevar de regalo.
OH-lah, BOOS-koh AHL-goh TEE-pee-koh deh ah-KEE PAH-rah yeh-BAHR deh rreh-GAH-loh.
Hi, I'm looking for something typical from here to bring as a gift.
Algo típico de aquí means 'something typical from here.' It's a great phrase for finding authentic local souvenirs.
Merchant
Tengo artesanías, chocolate de Oaxaca, y textiles bordados a mano.
TEHN-goh ahr-teh-sah-NEE-ahs, choh-koh-LAH-teh deh wah-HAH-kah, ee tehks-TEE-lehs bohr-DAH-dohs ah MAH-noh.
I have handicrafts, Oaxacan chocolate, and hand-embroidered textiles.
You
¡Qué lindo! Es para un regalo. ¿Me lo puede envolver?
keh LEEN-doh! ehs PAH-rah oon rreh-GAH-loh. meh loh PWEH-deh ehn-bohl-BEHR?
How lovely! It's for a gift. Can you wrap it for me?
¿Me lo puede envolver? is the go-to phrase for asking someone to wrap an item. Very useful when buying gifts.
Merchant
Sí, con mucho gusto. ¿Tiene bolsa o necesita una?
SEE, kohn MOO-choh GOOS-toh. TYEH-neh BOHL-sah oh neh-seh-SEE-tah OO-nah?
Yes, with pleasure. Do you have a bag or do you need one?
In many Latin American countries, stores now charge a small fee for plastic bags. Bringing your own bag is eco-friendly and common.
You
Sí, necesito una bolsa, por favor. ¿Tiene bolsa de regalo?
SEE, neh-seh-SEE-toh OO-nah BOHL-sah, pohr fah-BOHR. TYEH-neh BOHL-sah deh rreh-GAH-loh?
Yes, I need a bag, please. Do you have a gift bag?