Almorzamos en la cafetería de la escuela.
English: We eat lunch in the school canteen.
cafetería /kˌafeteɾˈia/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "canteen".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- canteen
- Translation
- cafetería
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | cafetería |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | cafeterías |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la cafetería
- Examples
- Esto es la cafetería.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
La cantina sirve comida barata y sabrosa.
English: The canteen serves cheap and tasty food.
Trabaja en el comedor de la oficina.
English: She works at the office canteen.
Related vocabulary
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on business → por negocios
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part time → a tiempo parcial
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primary school → escuela primaria
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secondary school → escuela secundaria
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booking office → taquilla
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notice board → tablón de anuncios
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opening hours → horario de apertura
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dining room → comedor
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waiting room → sala de espera
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living room → sala de estar
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facilities → instalaciones
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kitchen → cocina
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