sports bar
The English phrase 'sports bar' is translated into Italian as sports bar.
This term refers to a bar that specializes in showing sporting events on television screens.
Which one should you use?
One informal way to express 'sports bar' is Bar sport.
Did you know?
- In Italy, a bar is primarily a place to drink coffee and eat pastries standing up, unlike the English 'bar' which focuses on alcohol.
- You will often see the sign Bar Sport on small village cafes that do not have a single television, as the name is a generic label for a community hub.
- While the English 'sports bar' usually serves beer and wings, an Italian Bar sport might serve a cornetto and a cappuccino during the morning match highlights.
Examples in context
- Andiamo al bar sport stasera?Shall we go to the sports bar tonight?
- Questo sports bar proietta tutte le partite di calcio.This sports bar broadcasts all the football matches.
- Cerco un ottimo sports bar in centro.I am looking for a great sports bar downtown.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding where to watch a championship game.
- FrancescoGiulia, conosci uno sports bar qui vicino?Giulia, do you know a sports bar near here?
- GiuliaSì, c'è un bellissimo sports bar in via Roma.Yes, there is a beautiful sports bar on Via Roma.
- FrancescoPerfetto, andiamo lì per vedere la finale!Perfect, let's go there to watch the final!
- GiuliaOttima idea, Francesco, ci vediamo tra poco.Great idea, Francesco, see you in a bit.
