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Bodega

🇬🇧 UK //bəʊˈdeɪɡə// 🇺🇸 US //boʊˈdeɪɡə//

Meaning of Bodega

A small grocery store, often found in urban areas, selling various items.

In simple words: A small grocery store, often in a city.

Bodega in a sentence

• I stopped by the bodega for some snacks on my way home.
• The bodega sells everything from coffee to fresh produce.
• There’s a cozy bodega around the corner that I love.
• After the game, we grabbed drinks at the local bodega.
• My favorite bodega has the best breakfast sandwiches.

How to use Bodega

Common in urban areas, especially in Spanish-speaking neighborhoods. Can refer to convenience stores or small markets.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'bodies' of people gathering in a small store.

Related words

Collocations with Bodega

• local bodega
• small bodega
• open a bodega
• visit a bodega

Synonyms for Bodega

• grocery
• market
• convenience store
• shop

Common mistakes with Bodega

• Confusing with 'market' - a bodega is usually smaller.
• Using in non-urban contexts - 'bodega' is mainly used in cities.
• Mispronouncing - learners often stress the second syllable incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions about Bodega

What does Bodega mean?

A small grocery store, often in a city.

What is the definition of Bodega?

A small grocery store, often found in urban areas, selling various items.

How do you use Bodega in a sentence?

I stopped by the bodega for some snacks on my way home.

Can you give another example of Bodega?

The bodega sells everything from coffee to fresh produce.

What are synonyms for Bodega?

Common alternatives include grocery, market, convenience store, shop.

What words go with Bodega?

It commonly pairs with local bodega, small bodega, open a bodega, visit a bodega.

What are common mistakes when using Bodega?

Confusing with 'market' - a bodega is usually smaller. Using in non-urban contexts - 'bodega' is mainly used in cities. Mispronouncing - learners often stress the second syllable incorrectly.

How do you pronounce Bodega?

US: //boʊˈdeɪɡə//, UK: //bəʊˈdeɪɡə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bodega?

Common in urban areas, especially in Spanish-speaking neighborhoods. Can refer to convenience stores or small markets.