Tabernero (en. Innkeeper)

/ta.βeɾˈne.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Owner or manager of a tavern.
The tavern keeper kindly attended to us.
El tabernero nos atendió amablemente.
Person who works in a tavern serving drinks and food.
The tavern keeper knows all his customers.
El tabernero conoce a todos sus clientes.
Formerly, a person who sold wines in an establishment.
The tavern keeper was famous for his good wine.
El tabernero era famoso por su buen vino.

Etymology

Derived from 'taberna', from the Latin 'taberna', meaning an establishment where drinks are sold.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tavern keeper's house
Reference to a place where drinks and food are served, commonly a bar or tavern.
casa del tabernero
to work as a tavern keeper
To carry out duties in a bar, serving customers.
trabajar de tabernero

Related Words

tavern
Establishment where alcoholic beverages and food are served.
taberna
barrel
Container where beer or wine is stored and served.
barril

Slang Meanings

Friendly tavern keeper
That friendly tavern keeper always makes us laugh.
Ese tabernero simpático siempre nos hace reír.
Trusted tavern keeper
I always go to the trusted tavern keeper to recommend me a good wine.
Siempre voy al tabernero de confianza para que me recomiende un buen vino.