Spanish · Food & Drink
Restaurante
Restaurant
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where meals are prepared and served to customers.
Example
Vamos a cenar en ese restaurante.
Let's have dinner at that restaurant.
Etymology
The word 'restaurante' is borrowed from the French 'restaurant' and entered the Spanish language in the 19th century. It is based on the verb 'restaurer', meaning 'to restore' or 'to refresh'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Restaurante' is used in both formal and informal contexts, and it is universally understood across Spanish-speaking countries, typically found in spoken and written forms, including menus.