cantina

[kanˈtiːnə]

cantina Definition

a bar or small restaurant selling cheap food and drink, especially in a Spanish-speaking country or area.

Using cantina: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cantina" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We had lunch at a cantina near the beach.

  • Example

    The cantina serves delicious tacos and margaritas.

  • Example

    The Star Wars cantina scene is iconic.

cantina Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cantina

Phrases with cantina

  • a mobile canteen that provides food and drinks to military personnel

    Example

    The soldiers were grateful for the military cantina that arrived just in time for their break.

  • a fictional band of aliens in the Star Wars franchise, known for their performance in the cantina scene in Episode IV: A New Hope

    Example

    The Cantina Band's music is a classic part of the Star Wars soundtrack.

  • a pub crawl that takes place in various cantinas or bars

    Example

    The cantina crawl through the city's best bars was a fun way to spend the evening with friends.

Origins of cantina

from Spanish 'canteen', from Latin 'cantina', meaning 'cellar'

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Summary: cantina in Brief

A 'cantina' [kanˈtiːnə] is a small restaurant or bar that sells inexpensive food and drinks, often found in Spanish-speaking areas. It is similar to a pub or tavern and can be used for casual dining or drinking. The term extends to phrases like 'military cantina,' referring to a mobile canteen for military personnel, and 'cantina crawl,' which is a pub crawl that takes place in various cantinas or bars.