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la

feminine

/taˈβeɾna/

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Coloured illustration of taberna
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Translation

tavern, pub

Word origin

From Latin taberna ('hut, booth, shop'), originally a simple dwelling made of boards. The same root gives English 'tavern' and 'tabernacle'.

Origin
Latin
Root
taberna
English cognates
tavern, tabernacle

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltabernas

Examples

reunimos casco .

We met in a tavern in the old town.

sirven .

In this tavern they serve an excellent wine.

¿ ?

Shall we go to the pub for some tapas?

marineros.

The old tavern was full of sailors.

.

The owner of the tavern told us a story.

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This word is part of lesson 77.