licorería
/likoɾeɾia/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase 'liquor store' is translated into Spanish as licorería. Wiktionary also lists vinatería and tienda de alcohol.
Meaning: shop that sells alcoholic beverages to be consumed off the premises (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| licorería | /likoɾeɾia/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| vinatería | /binateɾia/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| tienda de alcohol | /tjenda de alkool/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| botillería | /botiʝeɾia/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
A liquor store is a shop that sells alcoholic beverages to be consumed off the premises. You can use the single-word noun licorería or the more descriptive phrase tienda de licores.
Which one should you use?
While licorería is a general term for a liquor store, vinatería often implies a greater focus on wine and high-end spirits. The phrase tienda de licores is a descriptive alternative to the single-word noun licorería.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term vinatería may be used to refer to a liquor store. In Chile, botillería is the standard way to refer to a liquor store.
How does it change in a sentence?
All the provided forms are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/likoɾeɾia/
Did you know?
- The word alcohol comes from the Arabic al-kuḥl, which originally referred to 'kohl', the powdered mineral used as eyeliner.
- In some Spanish speaking cultures, a vinatería may sell not just bottles of wine but also large casks of wine for customers to fill their own containers.
- The suffix '-ería' in words like botillería or licorería is a common way to denote a place of business or a shop specializing in a particular item.
Examples in context
- Yanni estaba en la licorería.Yanni was at the liquor store.This sentence shows the location of Yanni using licorería.Tatoeba #10024791 by manufrutos, translation #10023822 by Amastan
- He comprado una botella de cerveza en la licorería.I bought a bottle of beer at the liquor store.This sentence describes buying a bottle of beer at a licorería.Tatoeba #1626606 by wallebot, translation #266122 by CK
- Disculpe, ¿sabe dónde puedo encontrar una tienda de licores en esta área?Excuse me, do you know where I can find a liquor store in this area?
- ¿Sabes si hay alguna licorería cerca de aquí?Do you know if there's any liquor store around here?
- Voy a pasar por la bodega a comprar algunas bebidas.I'm going to stop by the liquor store to buy some drinks.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una tienda de licores aquí cerca?Where can I find a liquor store around here?
- La licorería cierra a las diez.The liquor store closes at ten.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are planning a party at home.
- Javier¿Necesitas algo de la licorería?Do you need anything from the liquor store?
- ElenaSí, compra un poco de vino para nosotros.Yes, buy some wine for us.
- JavierEstá bien, iré ahora mismo.Alright, I will go right now.
- ElenaGracias, Javier, eres muy amable.Thanks, Javier, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “liquor store” translations and entries licorería, vinatería, botillería, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alcohol, botillería, de, tienda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
