Antro (en. Joint)

/ˈantro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A local or bar where nighttime activities take place.

The antro in the city is always full on weekends.

El antro de la ciudad siempre está lleno los fines de semana.

A place frequented by a young crowd, often with music and dancing.

We decided to go to the antro that is near the beach.

Decidimos ir al antro que está cerca de la playa.

A site considered to have a bad reputation or not recommended.

That antro is known for its dangerous atmosphere.

Ese antro es conocido por su ambiente peligroso.

From Latin 'antrum', meaning cave.

go to the antro

Going out to have fun in a nightlife entertainment venue.

ir al antro

dive of ill repute

A place with a very bad reputation or in poor condition.

antro de mala muerte

fun dive

An establishment where you can enjoy and dance.

antro de diversión

party

Celebration or social event with music and dancing.

fiesta

bars

Establishments where drinks are served, usually informally.

bares

nightclub

Establishment where you can dance and listen to music, generally with a DJ.

discoteca

Out-of-control party in an antro.

Last night the antro was really good; it was an all-nighter!

Anoche estuvo muy bueno el antro, ¡fue una desvelada!

Antro with bad people.

Don't go to that antro; they say there are security issues.

No vayas a ese antro, se dice que hay problemas de seguridad.