barra (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech: Noun

Phonetic transcription: - /ˈbara/ (Spanish)

Meanings and usage: "Barra" in Spanish can have several meanings depending on the context: 1. Bar/Counter: Referring to a long, narrow table or counter found in places like restaurants, coffee shops, or pubs where food and drinks are served. - This word is commonly used in both written and oral Spanish.

1. Bar/Club: It can also refer to a bar or nightclub where drinks are served and people socialize.
2. This meaning is more colloquial and frequently used in oral speech.

Examples: 1. Me gusta sentarme en la barra del bar para tomar una cerveza. (I like to sit at the bar counter to have a beer.) 2. Vamos a bailar esta noche a la nueva barra que abrieron en el centro. (Let's go dancing tonight to the new club they opened in the city center.)

Idiomatic expressions: "Barra" is part of some common idiomatic expressions in Spanish: 1. Estar en la misma barra: To be in the same boat. - No te preocupes, estamos en la misma barra. (Don't worry, we're in the same boat.)

1. Tal para cual como la barra y el palenque: Two peas in a pod.

2. Carlos y Juan son tal para cual como la barra y el palenque. (Carlos and Juan are two peas in a pod.)

3. Agruparse la barras: To band together.

4. Las asociaciones decidieron agruparse como las barras y moverse todos juntos. (The associations decided to band together and move as one.)

Etymology: The word "barra" in Spanish comes from the Latin word "barra," which means beam or rod. Over time, the meaning evolved to include a long, narrow table like a counter.

Synonyms and Antonyms: Synonyms: mostrador (counter), taberna (tavern), club (club) Antonyms: cliente (customer), separar (to separate), individual (individual)