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panadería

pah-nah-deh-REE-ah/panaðeˈɾia/

“panadería” means “bakery” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

bakery

Also: bread shop
NounfA1
General
A cozy storefront with a large window displaying fresh loaves of bread on wooden shelves.

📝 In Action

Voy a la panadería para comprar pan fresco.

A1

I'm going to the bakery to buy fresh bread.

Hay una panadería excelente a la vuelta de la esquina.

A1

There is an excellent bakery around the corner.

El olor que sale de la panadería cada mañana es increíble.

A2

The smell coming out of the bakery every morning is incredible.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tahona (traditional bakehouse)
  • despacho de pan (bread counter/shop)

Common Collocations

  • panadería artesanal – artisan bakery
  • ir a la panadería – to go to the bakery
  • panadería de barrio – neighborhood bakery

baking

Also: bakery business
NounfB2
A person wearing a white apron and baker's hat kneading dough on a flour-covered wooden table.

📝 In Action

Ella decidió estudiar panadería en Francia.

B2

She decided to study baking in France.

La panadería requiere mucha precisión y paciencia.

B2

Baking requires a lot of precision and patience.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • panificación (bread-making process)

Common Collocations

  • curso de panadería – baking course
  • maestro de panadería – master baker

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "panadería" in Spanish:

bakery→bakery business→bread shop→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: panadería

Question 1 of 3

Which word refers to the person who works in a panadería?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pan(bread) — Noun
panadero(baker) — Noun
panecillo(bread roll) — Noun
panificar(to make bread/bake) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
carniceríaalegríadía
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'pan' (bread), which comes from the Latin 'panis', combined with the suffix '-ería', which denotes a place of business or a trade.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: padariaItalian: panetteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a panadería and a pastelería?

A panadería primarily sells bread (pan), while a pastelería focuses on cakes, tarts, and sweet pastries (pasteles). Many modern shops are both and might be called 'Panadería-Pastelería'.

Is panadería used in all Spanish-speaking countries?

Yes, it is the standard word for a bakery everywhere from Spain to Argentina.

Why does it end in -ería?

The suffix -ería is a very common way in Spanish to turn a product into a shop name. For example: Helado (ice cream) becomes Heladería (ice cream parlor).