taberna

tah-BEHR-nah

tavern?a traditional place serving drinks and food

Also:pub?informal social drinking establishment,inn?historical or rustic lodging and dining

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Quedamos en la taberna de la esquina para tomar un vino.

We are meeting at the tavern on the corner to have some wine.

Esta taberna es famosa por sus tapas tradicionales.

This tavern is famous for its traditional tapas.

Las paredes de la vieja taberna estaban llenas de fotos antiguas.

The walls of the old tavern were full of old photos.

Because it ends in '-a', this word is feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it (la taberna).

Mistake: "Using 'taberna' for a modern night club."

Correction: Use 'taberna' for places with a rustic, wooden, or historical feel. Use 'discoteca' or 'club' for modern nightlife.

In Spain, calling a place a 'taberna' often suggests it serves high-quality traditional wine and food in a cozy, old-fashioned atmosphere.

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Which of these places would most likely be called a 'taberna'?

tabernero(tavern keeper / innkeeper) - noun

tabernáculo(tabernacle) - noun

Is 'taberna' an old-fashioned word?

Not necessarily! While it refers to traditional-style places, it is still used daily in Spain to describe specific types of popular bars.

Can I stay overnight in a 'taberna'?

Usually no. Unlike the English word 'inn' which sometimes implies lodging, a Spanish 'taberna' is almost always just for food and drink.