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taqueria

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /tæˈkɛrɪə/

KK: /tæˈkɛrɪə/

noun
Definition

A restaurant that focuses on serving tacos and other Mexican food.


Example

We went to a taqueria for dinner and enjoyed delicious tacos.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you tried the new taqueria that opened downtown?
Sloth B
Not yet, but I've heard great things about it!
Sloth A
We should definitely check it out this weekend.
Sloth B
That sounds like a plan! I love tacos.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cantina
bistro
diner
Antonyms
fastfood
cafe
chain
Root Explanation

**Taqueria** → The word originates from Spanish, specifically from "taco" (meaning a type of Mexican food, often a folded tortilla with various fillings) combined with the suffix "-ería" (meaning a place for). A taqueria is thus a place where tacos are made and served.

Memory Tip

Imagine a place where delicious tacos are made — that's what a taqueria is, a spot dedicated to serving this tasty food.

Visually Confused Words
taurian
aquaria
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