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establecimiento

establishment

noun ehs-tah-bleh-see-MYEN-toh Less Common

Also means

institution

Usage Note

Establecimiento refers both to a commercial premise (a shop, restaurant, or business) and to the act of establishing something (el establecimiento de las normas — the laying down of the rules). In everyday speech local or negocio is often preferred for a shop or venue. The adjective establecido (established) shares the root.

Examples

"Este establecimiento cierra los domingos."

Natural Translation

This establishment is closed on Sundays.

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