Tabernas (en. Taverns)

/ta.ber.nas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A place, typically small and cozy, where food and drinks can be consumed.
After work, we meet at the neighborhood tavern.
Después del trabajo, nos reunimos en la taberna del barrio.
In the past, it referred to a place where wine and other spirits were served.
My grandfather used to tell stories about the tavern that was in his village.
Mi abuelo solía contar historias de la taberna que había en su pueblo.
An establishment that may offer music or entertainment along with food and drink service.
On Saturday we will go to a tavern with live music.
El sábado iremos a una taberna con música en vivo.

Etymology

From Latin 'taberna', meaning 'shed' or 'stall'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to the tavern
Going out to drink and enjoy a good time with friends.
ir a la taberna
to have a tavern
Referring to having a food and drink business.
tener una taberna
to be at the tavern
Being seated and enjoying a social time.
estar en la taberna

Related Words

bar
Similar establishment where drinks are served.
bar
tavern
Another way to refer to a similar establishment, usually more traditional.
taverna
cantina
An establishment that serves alcoholic beverages and food.
cantina

Slang Meanings

Meeting place among friends.
Let's go to the tavern; that's where good conversation flows.
Vamos a la taberna, que ahí se arma la buena conversación.
A place where fun and partying are unleashed.
That tavern is always full of people ready to have fun.
Esa taberna siempre está llena de gente lista para disfrutar.