How to Say "convenience store" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “convenience store” is “bodega” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2informal
Neighborhood shop selling everyday items
Examples
Voy a la bodega a comprar leche y pan.
I'm going to the corner store to buy milk and bread.
La bodega de Don Pedro está abierta hasta tarde.
Don Pedro's shop is open late.
Regional Confusion
Mistake: “Using 'bodega' to mean a small shop in Spain.”
Correction: In Spain, use 'tienda' or 'supermercado'. 'Bodega' there usually means a wine cellar or warehouse.
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