Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lanchonete
Noun
lan-sho-NEH-tay
Definition
A type of casual eatery or snack bar in Brazil, typically serving light meals, snacks, and beverages.
Examples
- After school, I often stop by the lanchonete for a quick bite to eat.
- We enjoyed some delicious sandwiches at the local lanchonete.
- The lanchonete on the corner has the best coffee in town.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘lanchonete’ refers to a place where food is served quickly, often resembling a café or diner.
Synonyms
- Snack bar
- Café
- Diner
- Fast food place