Restaurante (en. Restaurant)

/res.tau̯ɾan̪.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Place where food and drinks are served.
The corner restaurant is very popular.
El restaurante de la esquina es muy popular.
Commercial establishment where food is offered to the public.
We reserved a table at a Mexican restaurant.
Reservamos una mesa en un restaurante mexicano.
Section of a hotel dedicated to dining.
The hotel restaurant offers a buffet breakfast.
El restaurante del hotel ofrece desayuno buffet.

Etymology

From the French 'restaurant', which means 'to restore', 'to replenish strength'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to a restaurant
To visit an establishment to eat.
ir a un restaurante
to make a reservation at a restaurant
To make an appointment to secure a table.
reservar en un restaurante
daily menu
A food offer that changes daily at a restaurant.
menú del día

Related Words

chef
Person who prepares food in a restaurant.
cocinero
menu
List of available dishes in a restaurant.
menú
diner
Person who eats in a restaurant.
comensal

Slang Meanings

Town of diners
Let's go to the town of diners to try something new.
Vamos al pueblo de comedores a probar algo nuevo.
Restu
This weekend we will go to the 'restu' that just opened.
Este fin de semana iremos al 'restu' que recién abrieron.