Bodegas (en. Wineries)
/boˈðeɣas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Place where wines and other food products are stored and sold.
In the village store, there is a wide selection of local wines.
En la bodega del pueblo hay una amplia selección de vinos locales.
Small establishment where grocery products are sold.
I went to the store to buy bread and milk.
Fui a la bodega a comprar pan y leche.
Cave or underground space used for food preservation.
The store is cool and perfect for keeping cheese.
La bodega es fresca y perfecta para guardar el queso.
Etymology
From Latin 'apotheca', which means pantry or storehouse.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wine cellar
Establishment specialized in the sale of wines.
bodega de vino
to go to the store
To make a visit to a small local shop or store.
ir a la bodega
family store
A store managed in a family environment, often with artisanal production.
bodega familiar
Related Words
wine
Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of grape juice.
vino
olive
Fruit of the olive tree, used to produce oil and as food.
aceituna
food
Substance that provides nutrients for the body.
alimento
Slang Meanings
Neighborhood store
I'm going to the store to buy some beers.
Voy a la bodega a comprar unas cervezas.
Mini supermarket
I found everything I needed at the corner store.
Encontré todo lo que necesitaba en la bodega de la esquina.