Spanish Conversation · Level 96
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Spanish word
boliche
Pronunciation
IPA/boˈlitʃe/
Meaning
- masculine nounnightclub
Example
¿Quieres ir al boliche conmigo esta noche?
Do you want to go to the nightclub with me tonight?
More examples
No quiero ir al boliche hoy porque tengo que trabajar mañana.
I don't want to go to the nightclub today because I have to work tomorrow.
Core concept
Casual late-night spot for dancing and socializing among friends.
Common phrases
ir al boliche
go to the nightclub
salir del boliche
leave the nightclub
hacer cola en el boliche
stand in line at the nightclub
Similar words
discoteca: Energetic dance venue with a big dance floor and loud music, aimed at continuous dancing.
club: Social club-like nightspot with a curated atmosphere that appeals to a particular scene.
bar: Establishment focused on serving drinks at a bar, with casual seating or standing room.
pub: Public-house style spot emphasizing shared meals, pints, and easy conversation.
Definition in Spanish
Local nocturno, por lo general pequeño e informal, frecuentado por gente joven para bailar y socializar.
Word origin
A diminutive formation from bolo 'bowling', naming places for social leisure that in regional speech denotes small nightclubs.
Usage tips
- In some Spanish-speaking countries boliche also denotes a small neighborhood shop or a bowling alley, and surrounding words clarify which sense is meant.
Other meanings
- variety storenoun
- bowling alleynoun
Related words
- bolicheronightclub regularnoun