Establecimiento (en. Establishment)

/es.ta.ble.θiˈmien.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Place where a commercial or institutional activity takes place.
The establishment opened its doors at eight in the morning.
El establecimiento abrió sus puertas a las ocho de la mañana.
Institution dedicated to a specific purpose.
The educational establishment has a great reputation.
El establecimiento educativo tiene una gran reputación.
Set of services provided in a specific location.
This establishment offers organic and local products.
Este establecimiento ofrece productos orgánicos y locales.

Etymology

From the verb 'to establish', with the suffix -ment that indicates action or effect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

educational establishment
Institution dedicated to teaching.
establecimiento educativo
commercial establishment
Place where sales transactions take place.
establecimiento comercial
health establishment
Institution aimed at providing medical care.
establecimiento de salud

Related Words

to establish
To create or found something.
establecer
stability
Condition of being firm and not changing.
estabilidad
stable
That remains unchanged.
estable

Slang Meanings

Store or venue, especially in an informal context.
Let's go to that establishment to buy some beers.
Vamos a ese establecimiento a comprar unas cervezas.
Meeting or gathering place.
That establishment is popular among the youth in the neighborhood.
Ese establecimiento es popular entre los jóvenes del barrio.