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"Bodega" is a noun which is often translated as "winery", and "bar" is a noun which is often translated as "bar". Learn more about the difference between "bodega" and "bar" below.
la bodega(
boh
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deh
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gah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. winery
Vámonos a la bodega para probar su merlot nuevo.Let's go to the winery to try their new Merlot.
a. wine cellar
El restaurante tiene una bodega impresionante en el sótano.The restaurant has an impressive wine cellar in the basement.
a. wine store (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En esa bodega venden muchos tipos distintos de moscatel.In that wine store they sell many different types of muscatel.
b. wine shop
Este vino estaba de oferta en la bodega, así que he comprado cinco botellas.This wine was on sale at the wine shop, so I bought five bottles.
a. bar
Me apetece una copa de vino blanco. ¿Vamos a la bodega?I feel like having a glass of white wine. Do you want to go to the bar?
5. (food cupboard) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. pantry
Si buscas huevos, quedan más en la bodega.If you're looking for eggs, there are more in the pantry.
6. (small shop) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. grocery store (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Me voy a la bodega a comprar un cartón de leche.I'm going to the grocery store to get a carton of milk.
b. grocer's (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La fruta de esa bodega siempre está muy buena.The fruit from that grocer's is always really good.
el bar(
bahr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. bar (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Vamos al bar a tomar unas cervezas. ¿Te vienes?We're going to the bar for a couple of beers. Are you coming with us?
b. pub (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Celebramos San Patricio en un bar irlandés.We celebrated Saint Patrick's Day at an Irish pub.
2. (furniture)
