Fonda (en. Tavern)

/ˈfonda/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Place where food and drinks are served, often with a family-friendly and cozy atmosphere.

We went to a neighborhood inn that had typical dishes.

Fuimos a una fonda del barrio que tenía platos típicos.

Small hotel or guesthouse that offers lodging and meals.

The inn where we stayed was very cozy.

La fonda donde nos quedamos era muy acogedora.

Establishment where food products can be purchased, especially those typical of the region.

We bought cheeses at the local inn.

Compramos quesos en la fonda local.

The term comes from the Latin 'funda', which means seat or place where one sits.

family inn

An establishment that offers a family atmosphere and homemade meals.

fonda familiar

traditional inn

Establishment that offers typical dishes from the region.

fonda tradicional

roadside inn

Restaurant or dining place located along a road.

fonda de carretera

inn

Establishment that offers lodging, similar to an inn.

posada

dining hall

Place where food is served, usually collectively.

comedor

hostel

Establishment that provides lodging to passengers or travelers.

albergue

Inn as a social meeting place.

Let's go to the inn to chat and hang out.

Vamos a la fonda a charlar y pasar el rato.

Referring to a place where good meals can be found at low cost.

That inn is good; they have a very economical menu.

Esa fonda está bien, tienen un menú muy económico.