Spanish word

tasca

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaska/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbar

Example

Siempre vamos a la tasca del barrio los viernes.

We always go to the neighborhood bar on Fridays.

Illustration for tasca (bar)

More examples

Vamos a la tasca a tomar algo esta noche.

Let's go to the bar to have a drink tonight.

Core concept

Cozy local bar where neighbors gather for drinks and small plates.

Common phrases

  • ir a la tasca

    go to the bar

  • tomar algo en la tasca

    have a drink at the bar

Similar words

bar: Casual drinking place where people meet for drinks and conversation.
taberna: Small traditional place serving home-style food and wine in a rustic setting.
cervecería: Place focused mainly on beer, offering simple snacks and draughts.
cantina: Inexpensive, no-frills spot offering simple meals and drinks.

Definition in Spanish

Local pequeño, típico de barrio, donde se sirven bebidas y a veces tapas; ambiente informal y de cercanía entre clientes.

Word origin

Tasca is borrowed from Portuguese tasca and ultimately from medieval Latin taxa 'charge', reflecting its origin as a place associated with small payments.

Usage tips

  • The noun is feminine (la tasca) and commonly appears in casual invitations like '¿Vamos a la tasca?', so using it signals an informal, familiar outing.

Other meanings

  • tavernnoun

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