bar
/ˈbaʁ/masculine
The English phrase 'bar' is translated into Portuguese as bar.
A bar refers to a business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages. In Brazil, you may also encounter terms for specific types of local establishments: boteco is used for a local bar with a relaxed atmosphere, while botequim is a popular choice for smaller and more traditional local bars.
Meaning: business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the word tasca is commonly used to refer to a small, traditional bar or tavern. In Brazil, informal terms include boteco for a relaxed local bar and botequim for smaller, traditional ones.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbaʁ/
Did you know?
- In many traditional Brazilian botecos, it is common for the bartender to keep a handwritten tab for regulars, which is only settled at the end of the month.
- In Brazil, the term boteco is so culturally significant that there are specialized guides and critics who rank them based on the quality of their fried snacks.
- The word bar originally traces back to the Ancient Greek word báros, which meant 'weight'.
Examples in context
- Tom está no bar.Tom is at the bar.This sentence is useful for stating someone's location at the bar.Tatoeba #5572767 by Ricardo14, translation #1868225 by CK
- O bar fecha logo.The bar is closing soon.This sentence is useful for describing the closing time of the bar.Tatoeba #2594805 by alexmarcelo, translation #2583340 by Hybrid
- O bar está lotado.The bar is crowded.This sentence is useful for noting that the bar is crowded.Tatoeba #4897231 by ToinhoAlam, translation #3424166 by CK
- O hotel está localizado próximo ao famoso bar na Avenida Principal.The hotel is located near the famous bar on Main Avenue.
- Vamos nos encontrar no boteco depois do trabalho?Shall we meet at the bar after work?
- Estou com vontade de petiscar em um botequim bom.I feel like grabbing some snacks at a good botequim.
- A melhor comida típica da região pode ser encontrada em uma tasca.The best local food can be found in a tasca.
- Passa na bodega e compra algumas cervejas.Stop by the bodega and buy some beers.
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Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are deciding where to meet for drinks.
- MarianaVocê conhece um bar bom por aqui?Do you know a good bar around here?
- FelipeSim, tem um bar ótimo na esquina.Yes, there is a great bar on the corner.
- MarianaVamos nesse bar então.Let's go to that bar then.
- FelipeCombinado, vamos agora.Agreed, let's go now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bar” translations and entries bar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
