Taqueria
Significado: A Mexican restaurant or stand specializing in tacos and burritos — an essential part of California food culture.
In California, a taqueria is more than a restaurant — it's a community institution. These casual, often family-run spots serve tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican staples. Every neighborhood has its taqueria, and every Californian has a favorite. 'Hit the taqueria' is a standard post-surf, post-work, and late-night plan.
Ejemplos
- Let's hit the taqueria on the corner — their al pastor is the best. 去街角那家taqueria吧——他们的al pastor(旋转烤肉)是最棒的。Vamos a la taquería de la esquina — su al pastor es el mejor.角のタケリアに行こう——あそこのアルパストールが一番うまい。모퉁이에 있는 타케리아에 가자 — 거기 알파스토르가 최고야.
- Every block in the Mission has a taqueria, and they're all good. Mission区每个街区都有一家taqueria,而且家家都好吃。Cada manzana en Mission tiene una taquería, y todas son buenas.ミッション地区のどのブロックにもタケリアがあって、全部おいしい。미션 지구의 모든 블록에 타케리아가 있는데, 다 맛있어.
- The taqueria was packed at midnight — everyone had the same idea after the bars. 深夜时taqueria挤满了人——大家从酒吧出来后想到一块去了。La taquería estaba llena a medianoche — todos tuvieron la misma idea después de los bares.深夜にタケリアが満員だった——バーの後にみんな同じことを考えたらしい。자정에 타케리아가 꽉 찼어 — 바 끝나고 다들 같은 생각이었나 봐.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: food, dining out, late night, daily life
Tono: casual, familiar
✓ Correcto
- Meet me at the taqueria at noon.中午在taqueria碰面吧。Nos vemos en la taquería a mediodía.お昼にタケリアで会おう。정오에 타케리아에서 만나.
- That taqueria has the best salsa verde in town.那家taqueria有全城最好的绿莎莎酱。Esa taquería tiene la mejor salsa verde de la ciudad.あのタケリアの街で一番おいしいサルサベルデだよ。그 타케리아는 동네에서 살사 베르데가 제일 맛있어.
✗ Incorrecto
- Don't call a taqueria a 'Mexican restaurant' — they're distinct. Taquerias are casual, counter-service spots不要把taqueria叫做'墨西哥餐厅'——它们是不同的。Taqueria是休闲的、柜台点餐的小店No llames a una taquería 'restaurante mexicano' — son cosas distintas. Las taquerías son locales informales con servicio en mostradorタケリアを「メキシカンレストラン」とは呼ばないこと——別物だ。タケリアはカジュアルなカウンターサービスの店타케리아를 '멕시코 레스토랑'이라고 부르지 마라 — 둘은 다르다. 타케리아는 캐주얼한 셀프 서비스 가게다
Origen e historia
A Spanish word meaning 'taco shop' that became standard English vocabulary in California due to the state's deep Mexican cultural roots. Taquerias have been central to California food culture since the early 20th century, reflecting the state's Mexican heritage.
Contexto cultural
Era: Early 20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: California-wide — especially Bay Area and Southern California
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