bodega

[bəˈdeɪɡə]

bodega Definition

a small grocery store, especially in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood.

Using bodega: Examples

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

  • Example

    I'm going to the bodega to buy some milk.

  • Example

    The bodega on the corner sells fresh produce.

  • Example

    The bodega owner knows everyone in the neighborhood.

bodega Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bodega

  • market
  • grocery store
  • convenience store

Phrases with bodega

  • a small grocery store located on a street corner, typically in an urban area

    Example

    I stopped by the corner bodega to grab a sandwich for lunch.

  • bodega cat

    a cat that lives in or frequents a bodega, often kept to control rodents

    Example

    The bodega cat is always lounging on the bags of chips.

  • the social and cultural practices associated with bodegas, particularly in urban areas

    Example

    Bodega culture includes buying single cigarettes and playing the lottery.

Origins of bodega

from Spanish 'bodega', meaning 'storeroom'

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Summary: bodega in Brief

'Bodega' [bəˈdeɪɡə] refers to a small grocery store, particularly in Spanish-speaking neighborhoods. It is often used to describe a corner store or mom-and-pop shop. The term extends into phrases like 'corner bodega,' and 'bodega culture,' which describes the social practices associated with bodegas.