Guarda vino en la bodega fresca.
English: He keeps wine in the cool cellar.
sótano /sˈotano/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "cellar".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- cellar
- Translation
- sótano
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".
| Dictionary form | sótano |
|---|---|
| Article | el |
| Gender/article class | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | sótanos |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + el sótano
- Examples
- Su casa tiene una pequeña bodega en el sótano.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Su casa tiene una pequeña bodega en el sótano.
English: Their house has a small cellar downstairs.
Ella encontró cajas viejas en el sótano.
English: She found old boxes in the cellar.
Related vocabulary
on business
por negocios
part time
a tiempo parcial
primary school
escuela primaria
secondary school
escuela secundaria
booking office
taquilla
notice board
tablón de anuncios
opening hours
horario de apertura
dining room
comedor
waiting room
sala de espera
living room
sala de estar
facilities
instalaciones
kitchen
cocina
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