Cantina

Pronunciation: /kænˈtinə/

Definitions of cantina

noun a small restaurant or bar, especially in Latin America

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the cantina to buy some snacks.

A2 In Mexico, you can find traditional cantinas where people gather to socialize.

B1 The cantina in the old town serves the best margaritas in town.

B2 The cantina was bustling with activity as locals and tourists enjoyed the live music.

C1 The cantina's authentic decor and delicious food made it a popular spot for foodies.

C2 After a long day of exploring the city, we relaxed in a cozy cantina with a glass of wine.

Examples of cantina in a Sentence

formal The employees gathered in the cantina for their lunch break.

informal Let's grab a bite to eat at the cantina before heading back to work.

slang I heard the cantina serves up some killer tacos.

figurative The cantina of ideas was where creativity flowed freely in the office.

Grammatical Forms of cantina

• plural: cantinas
• comparative: more cantina
• superlative: most cantina
• present tense: cantina
• future tense: will cantina
• perfect tense: have cantina
• continuous tense: is cantina
• singular: cantina
• positive degree: cantina
• infinitive: to cantina
• gerund: cantina
• participle: cantina

Origin and Evolution of cantina

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cantina' originated from the Latin word 'canto', which means 'corner' or 'edge'. It was used to refer to a small corner or room where food and drinks were sold.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cantina' evolved to refer to a small restaurant or bar, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. It is now commonly used to describe a casual dining establishment serving traditional food and drinks.