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cantina

kan-TEE-nuh

Cantina (noun) means a small bar or saloon, especially one found in Latin American countries. Example: “They stopped at a roadside cantina for cold drinks.”

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A small bar or saloon, especially one found in Latin American countries.
"They stopped at a roadside cantina for cold drinks."

How to use cantina

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small, casual bar or saloon.

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Word forms

cantinas plural

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They stopped at a roadside _____ for cold drinks.

Etymology

From Spanish cantina, from Italian cantina, "cellar." A doublet of "canteen."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cantina” mean?

The word “cantina” means a small bar or saloon, especially one found in Latin American countries. In plain terms, a small, casual bar or saloon.

How do you pronounce “cantina”?

“Cantina” is pronounced kan-TEE-nuh (/kænˈti.nə/ in IPA).

How do you use “cantina” in a sentence?

Here is “cantina” used in a sentence: “They stopped at a roadside cantina for cold drinks.”

What part of speech is “cantina”?

“Cantina” is a noun.

Where does the word “cantina” come from?

The word “cantina” comes from Italian. From Spanish cantina, from Italian cantina, "cellar." A doublet of "canteen.".

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