Bar (en. Bar)
/bar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Establishment where drinks are served.
We went to the bar to celebrate Juan's birthday.
Fuimos al bar a celebrar el cumpleaños de Juan.
Barrier or obstacle.
The police set up a bar on the road to control traffic.
La policía puso un bar en la carretera para controlar el tráfico.
Long and narrow strip of a specific material.
He placed a chocolate bar on the table.
Colocó una bar de chocolate sobre la mesa.
Etymology
From English 'bar', meaning rod or obstacle.
Common Phrases and Expressions
candy bar
Establishment where sweets are sold.
bar de dulces
to form a bar
To form a group in a bar to enjoy the company.
hacer barra
to crowd a bar
To fill a bar with people.
abarrotar un bar
Related Words
bar
Long and flat strip.
barra
barista
Person who prepares coffee and drinks in a bar.
barista
barman
Person who works in a bar serving drinks.
barman
Slang Meanings
Party or celebration area.
That part of the club feels like the bar; there are always fun people.
Esa parte del club se siente como el bar, siempre hay gente divertida.
Place where you feel free and enjoy the company.
Let's go to the bar where we always find new friends.
Vamos al bar donde siempre encontramos nuevos amigos.