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barra

bar

noun BAH-rrah Less Common
Food & Drink Dishes

Also means

rod

Usage Note

Barra has a wide range of meanings: a bar counter where drinks are served, a rod or bar of metal, a bread roll (barra de pan), and the slash character (/) in computing. In a café context, en la barra means 'at the bar' (standing). Barra libre means 'open bar' (free drinks).

Examples

"Pedimos las cañas en la barra."

Natural Translation

We ordered the beers at the bar.

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