Spanish Conversation · Level 36
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Spanish word
bodega
Pronunciation
IPA/boˈðeɣa/
Meaning
- feminine nounliquor store
Example
Compré cerveza en la bodega del barrio.
I bought beer at the neighborhood liquor store.
More examples
La bodega familiar vende aceite y conservas.
The family-run liquor store sells oil and preserves.
Core concept
Small neighborhood corner store selling alcohol and everyday goods.
Common phrases
ir a la bodega
go to the liquor store
la bodega del barrio
the neighborhood liquor store
bodega de vinos
winery
Similar words
tienda: Small local shop offering basic groceries and common household necessities.
supermercado: Large grocery store stocking a wide selection of food, drinks, and home supplies.
mercado: Open market or collection of stalls selling mainly fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats.
Definition in Spanish
Negocio pequeño del vecindario que vende bebidas alcohólicas y otros productos cotidianos; término extendido en comunidades urbanas e inmigrantes para designar tiendas de conveniencia.
Word origin
Derived from Latin apotheca via medieval Romance forms such as Italian bottega and Old Spanish bodega, with the original sense 'storeroom' shifting to 'shop'.
Usage tips
- In many U.S. cities, especially New York, bodega commonly means a corner convenience store that sells groceries, snacks, and alcohol rather than only a liquor shop.
Other meanings
- grocery storenoun
- warehousenoun
- winerynoun
Related words
- bodegueroliquor store ownernoun
- bodegóntavernnoun
- bodeguillasmall liquor storenoun