Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries: A "bodega" is a small, often family-owned, convenience store or corner shop, commonly found in Hispanic neighborhoods, that sells a variety of goods including wine, groceries, and other everyday items.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I stopped at the bodega on the corner to buy some milk and bread.
  • The neighborhood bodega is known for its excellent selection of Latin American products.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Context: In many urban areas, particularly in New York City, the term "bodega" has become synonymous with a local corner store or deli, regardless of the owner's ethnicity. It is often a central community hub.
  • The bodega cat is a beloved, unofficial mascot of many such stores.

Variants and Related Words

• Bodeguero (n): A person who owns or operates a bodega.
  • The bodeguero has run this shop for over twenty years.

Synonyms

• Corner store: A small retail store selling everyday items, located on a street corner.
• Convenience store: A small shop that is open long hours and sells a limited range of everyday goods.
• Deli (short for delicatessen): A store selling cooked meats, cheeses, and other prepared foods.

Related Phrases

• Bodega-style: Describing something that resembles or is characteristic of a bodega.
  • They opened a bodega-style café with a similar cozy, communal feel.

Noun

1. a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries