Estanco (en. Watertight)

/esˈtaŋ.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Establishment dedicated to the sale of tobacco.

I went to the shop to buy some cigars.

Fui al estanco a comprar unos puros.

Place where products regulated by the state are organized.

The shop is a licensed business for the sale of certain products.

El estanco es un comercio autorizado para la venta de algunos productos.

From Latin 'stanco', meaning 'shop' or 'closed'.

to go to the shop

To visit the store to buy tobacco.

ir al estanco

to have a shop

To own a business selling tobacco.

tener un estanco

tobacco

Plant and product that is smoked or chewed.

tabaco

store

Commercial establishment where products are sold.

tienda

Colloquial reference to a place where one can obtain tobacco.

I’m going to the shop to see if there’s anything new.

Voy al estanco a ver si hay algo nuevo.

Meeting place for smokers.

The shop is the meeting point for friends who smoke.

El estanco es el punto de reunión para los amigos que fuman.