How to Say "roadside tavern" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “roadside tavern” is “venta” — B2 level.
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nounB2literary/archaic
A humble place to stop during a journey
Examples
Los viajeros pasaron la noche en una venta antigua cerca del camino real.
The travelers spent the night in an old inn near the royal road.
El Quijote se imaginó que la venta era un castillo.
Don Quixote imagined that the inn was a castle.
Historical Context
This meaning refers to the old, humble inns often found on major routes in Spain, where travelers would stop to buy food and shelter.
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