Bodega: meaning, definitions and examples
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bodega
[ bəˈdeɪɡə ]
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
Word origin
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.