Spanish word

churrería

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃureˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchurro shop

Example

¿Quieres ir a la churrería esta tarde?

Do you want to go to the churro shop this afternoon?

Illustration for churrería (churro shop)

More examples

Vamos a la churrería después de clase.

Let's go to the churro shop after class.

Core concept

Counter with a fryer and a cup of thick hot chocolate next to a plate of churros.

Common phrases

  • ir a la churrería

    go to the churro shop

  • comprar churros en la churrería

    buy churros at the churro shop

  • la churrería de la esquina

    the churro shop on the corner

Similar words

bar: Serves drinks and light snacks for on-site consumption at a counter or table.
pastelería: Sells cakes and sweet pastries, typically displayed in a glass case.
panadería: Bakes and sells bread and everyday savory or sweet baked goods.
puesto: Small outdoor stand selling snacks or goods on the street.

Definition in Spanish

Establecimiento donde se elaboran y venden churros, normalmente para consumir en el local y a menudo acompañados de chocolate caliente.

Word origin

The word is formed from churro and the productive noun-forming suffix -ería, indicating a place where churros are prepared and sold.

Usage tips

  • 'Con chocolate' normally means a thick dipping chocolate rather than a thin sauce, so con chocolate implies dipping the churros while eating in.

Other meanings

  • churro specialty shopnoun

Related words

  • churrerochurro makernoun

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