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bodega

 

[ bəˈdeɪɡə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

corner store

A small grocery store, typically found in urban areas, that sells a variety of everyday items such as snacks, drinks, and household goods.

Synonyms

convenience store, corner store, deli

Examples of usage

  • Let's stop by the bodega on the corner to pick up some milk.
  • I ran to the bodega to grab a quick snack.

Translations

Translations of the word "bodega" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mercearia

🇮🇳 दुकान

🇩🇪 Lebensmittelladen

🇮🇩 toko kelontong

🇺🇦 магазин

🇵🇱 sklep spożywczy

🇯🇵 食料品店

🇫🇷 épicerie

🇪🇸 bodega

🇹🇷 bakkal

🇰🇷 식료품 가게

🇸🇦 متجر

🇨🇿 obchod s potravinami

🇸🇰 potraviny

🇨🇳 杂货店

🇸🇮 trgovina z živili

🇮🇸 matvörubúð

🇰🇿 азық-түлік дүкені

🇬🇪 სურსათის მაღაზია

🇦🇿 ərzaq dükanı

🇲🇽 bodega

Etymology

The term 'bodega' originates from the Spanish language, where it originally referred to a wine cellar or warehouse. In the United States, especially in urban areas like New York City, the term evolved to refer to small neighborhood grocery stores that serve the local community with convenience items.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,327, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.