Bodega

usgb/bəʊˈdeɪɡə/
noun

A small grocery store, especially in a Spanish-speaking area.

I stopped by the bodega on my way home to buy some eggs.
Visual representation of "bodega" - A small grocery store, especially in a Spanish-speaking area.

Often appears as...

  • corner bodega
  • local bodega
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Cultural Hub

A bodega often serves as a neighborhood hub where locals and visitors interact.

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The bodega on our block is where everyone catches up on community news.
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Convenience

Bodegas are known for being convenient and opened longer hours than a regular grocery store.

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It's already 11 PM, but the corner bodega should still be open!
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Not a Supermarket

Bodegas are smaller and have a more limited selection than supermarkets.

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You might not find exotic ingredients at a bodega, but they have all the basics.
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