Cantina (en. Canteen)

/kanˈtina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Place where drinks, mainly alcoholic, are served.

We are going to the cantina after work.

Vamos a la cantina después del trabajo.

Grocery store or small supermarket.

I bought some bottles at the neighborhood cantina.

Compré algunas botellas en la cantina del barrio.

In some countries, it refers to a cafeteria for workers or students.

The university cantina closes at 9 PM.

La cantina de la universidad cierra a las 9 PM.

From Italian 'cantina', meaning 'cellar' or 'basement'.

go to the cantina

To visit a place where drinks are served.

ir a la cantina

family cantina

Establishment that operates in a more domestic and cozy environment.

cantina familiar

open a cantina

To start a business focused on selling food and drinks.

abrir una cantina

bar

Establishment where drinks, usually alcoholic, are served.

bar

tavern

Place where food and drinks are served, often in a rustic environment.

taberna

cafeteria

Place where meals are served, especially for large groups.

comedor

Gathering place to drink and socialize.

It's a good plan to go to the cantina with friends on Friday.

Es un buen plan ir a la cantina con los amigos el viernes.

Beer paradise.

That cantina has the best craft beers in the city.

Esa cantina tiene las mejores cervezas artesanales de la ciudad.