restaurante

rre-stow-RAHN-teh/restauˈɾante/

“restaurante” means “restaurant” in Spanish (public place for eating).

restaurant

Also: eatery, dining establishment

NounmA1

Argentina/Uruguay

A simple, brightly colored storybook illustration of the exterior of a cozy restaurant building with large windows and a welcoming entrance.

📝 In Action

¿Conoces un buen restaurante de comida mexicana cerca de aquí?

Do you know a good Mexican restaurant near here?

El camarero nos dio una mesa al lado de la ventana del restaurante.

The waiter gave us a table next to the restaurant window.

Abrimos un nuevo restaurante de tapas en el centro de la ciudad.

We opened a new tapas restaurant in the city center.

Word Connections

Synonyms

bodegón (traditional/rustic restaurant (regional))
cafetería (cafeteria/casual eating spot)

Common Collocations

ir a un restaurante – to go to a restaurant
reservar una mesa en el restaurante – to book a table at the restaurant
dueño del restaurante – restaurant owner

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "restaurante" in Spanish:

dining establishment→eatery→restaurant→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: restaurante

Question 1 of 1

Which article must be used before 'restaurante'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

restaurar(to restore, to repair (verb)) — Verb

restauración(restoration (noun)) — Noun

restaurador(restorer / restaurateur (noun)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the French word *restaurant*. It originally referred to a type of concentrated broth or soup that was sold as a medicinal item designed to 'restore' health or strength. The name eventually shifted from the restoring item itself to the place where such items were sold.

First recorded: 18th century (in the modern sense)

Cognates (Related words)

French: restaurantPortuguese: restaurante

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'restaurante' related to the Spanish verb 'restaurar' (to restore)?

Yes, absolutely! They share the same root meaning 'to restore' or 'to refresh.' Early restaurants were places that literally promised to 'restore' your health with specific foods and broths.