un restaurante español
/un ɾestauɾante espaɲol/from spelling rules
The English phrase "a spanish restaurant" is translated into Spanish as un restaurante español.
This phrase is used to describe a restaurant that serves food from Spain.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the indefinite masculine article un (a), the noun restaurante (restaurant) and the adjective español (Spanish).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, a Spanish restaurant is often referred to as a restaurante español. In Spain, if you are referring specifically to a traditional Spanish tavern or inn that serves traditional cuisine, you might use the term mesón.
How do you pronounce it?
/un ɾestauɾante espaɲol/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying un restaurante española. Because restaurante is a masculine noun, the adjective must also be masculine (español) rather than feminine (española).
Did you know?
- The term español may originate from a Punic word meaning 'coast of hyraxes', referring to small mammals found in the region.
Examples in context
- Vamos a ese lugar para comer comida española, tienen unas tapas increíbles.Let's go to that place to eat Spanish food, they have incredible tapas.
- Busco un restaurante español cerca de aquí.I am looking for a Spanish restaurant near here.
- Conozco un restaurante español muy bueno.I know a very good Spanish restaurant.
- ¿Quieres ir a un restaurante español esta noche?Do you want to go to a Spanish restaurant tonight?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are deciding where to eat dinner.
- Alejandro¿Tienes hambre, Elena?Are you hungry, Elena?
- ElenaSí, tengo mucha hambre.Yes, I am very hungry.
- AlejandroPodemos ir a un restaurante español.We can go to a Spanish restaurant.
- Elena¡Es una idea excelente!That is an excellent idea!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries español, restaurante, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
