Cafetería (en. Café)

/ka.fe.teˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A place where drinks, especially coffee, and light food are served.

I like to go to the café on the corner to work.

Me gusta ir a la cafetería de la esquina para trabajar.

Food service prepared and served in an informal setting.

The university café has many healthy options.

En la cafetería de la universidad hay muchas opciones saludables.

A place frequently used for social or study gatherings.

We met at the café to discuss the project.

Nos encontramos en la cafetería para discutir el proyecto.

From French 'cafeterie', which derives from 'café'.

go to the café

To visit a place where coffee and food are served.

ir a la cafetería

work at the café

To carry out tasks or studies in a café environment.

trabajar en la cafetería

order something at the café

To request food or beverages in a café.

pedir algo en la cafetería

coffee

A hot beverage made from roasted coffee beans.

café

cake

A dessert made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients.

pastel

snack

Light food consumed between main meals.

snack

Café talk

Let's have a café talk after class.

Vamos a hacer un cafeteo después de clase.

Coffee spot

That place is a good coffee spot to chat.

Ese lugar es un buen punto de café para charlar.