la chifa(
chee
-
fah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(establishment) (Andes)
a. Chinese restaurant
Siempre que voy a una chifa, pido rollitos de primavera.Every time I go to a Chinese restaurant, I order spring rolls.
Tengo hambre. Vayamos a la chifa de aquí enfrente.I'm hungry. Let's go to the Chinese restaurant across the street.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(culinary) (Andes)
a. Chinese food
Además de ser una dieta sana, la chifa es sabrosa y variada.As well a providing a healthy diet, Chinese food is tasty and varied.
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