bodega
/boˈdeɡa/
The Spanish translation for the English phrase 'bottega' is bodega.
The term refers to a small shop or store, typically one that sells wine or groceries.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you could use taller de talavera to mean talavera workshop or taller de alebrijes to mean alebrijes workshop.
How do you pronounce it?
/boˈdeɡa/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, a bodega is not just a shop but can refer to the cargo hold of a ship or an airplane.
- The word bodega shares a common Greek ancestor with the English word 'apothecary' and the French 'boutique'.
- In the United States, bodega has become a loanword used specifically to describe the small, corner convenience stores found in New York City.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría visitar un taller de artesanía para ver las creaciones de los expertos en el oficio.I would like to visit a craft workshop to see the creations of the skilled craftsmen.
- La bodega está abierta hasta las ocho.The shop is open until eight.
- Compré este queso en la bodega de la esquina.I bought this cheese at the corner shop.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking in their kitchen about groceries.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿necesitas algo de la bodega?Alejandro, do you need anything from the shop?
- AlejandroSí, por favor, trae un poco de pan.Yes, please, bring some bread.
- MaríaEstá bien, iré a la bodega ahora mismo.Alright, I will go to the shop right now.
- AlejandroGracias, María, eres muy amable.Thank you, María, you are very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bodega, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bodega, CC BY-SA 4.0.
