cervecería
/θeɾbeθeˈɾia/feminine
The English phrase brewery is translated into Spanish as cervecería.
cervecería refers to a building where beer is produced. It is also commonly used to describe a bar or pub that specializes in serving beer.
Meaning: building where beer is produced (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from cerveza (beer) and the suffix -ería, which denotes a place where a specific thing is sold or produced, literally meaning a beer shop or place.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. The plural form is cervecerías.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾbeθeˈɾia/
Did you know?
- The word cerveza is a linguistic fossil from the Celtic languages, meaning it was part of the vocabulary used by the people living in Iberia before the Romans arrived.
- In Spain, a cervecería often functions as a casual tapas bar where beer is the primary attraction rather than a production facility.
- The suffix -ería in cervecería is a linguistic 'factory' of sorts, used to turn any noun into a place of business, such as panadería for a bakery or librería for a bookstore.
Examples in context
- Vamos a visitar una cervecería local en Barcelona.We're going to visit a local brewery in Barcelona.
- La fábrica de cerveza es muy conocida en esta región.The brewery is well-known in this region.
- ¿Vamos a probar unas chelas en esa microcervecería?Shall we try some beers at that microbrewery?
- ¿Puedes recomendarme una buena cervecería?Can you recommend me a good brewery?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una cervecería local?Where can I find a local brewery?
- La cervecería es muy moderna.The brewery is very modern.
- Visitamos una cervecería local el sábado.We visited a local brewery on Saturday.
- Esa cervecería produce una excelente IPA.That brewery produces an excellent IPA.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are walking in the city center.
- MateoElena, ¿conoces esa cervecería de allí?Elena, do you know that brewery over there?
- ElenaSí, es una cervecería muy famosa.Yes, it is a very famous brewery.
- MateoMe gustaría entrar a probar su cerveza.I would like to go in to try their beer.
- Elena¡Perfecto! Vamos a la cervecería ahora.Perfect! Let's go to the brewery now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brewery” translations and entries cervecería, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
