Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary

Restaurante: restaurant

restaurante

Pronunciation: rrehs-tah-oo-RAHN-teh (stress the capital letters)

Restaurante means “restaurant” in English.

Quick answer

  • Meaning: restaurant
  • How to say it: rrehs-tah-oo-RAHN-teh
  • Gender: el restaurante
  • Level: Beginner (A1)

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What “restaurante” means and how to use it

Restaurante means “restaurant.” It is easy to remember because it looks like the English word.

Gender and plural

  • Gender: el restaurante (masculine)
  • Plural: los restaurantes

Examples with audio

  • Reservé una mesa en el restaurante.I booked a table at the restaurant.
  • Este restaurante es muy barato.This restaurant is very cheap.
  • Cenamos en un restaurante italiano.We had dinner at an Italian restaurant.

Usage tip

The initial r is trilled, and the “au” is pronounced as two sounds, “ah-oo.” The plural is “restaurantes.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “restaurant” in Spanish?

“restaurant” in Spanish is “restaurante.” It is pronounced rrehs-tah-oo-RAHN-teh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.

How do you pronounce “restaurante”?

Say rrehs-tah-oo-RAHN-teh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.

Is “restaurante” masculine or feminine?

Restaurante is masculine: “el restaurante.” The plural is “restaurantes.”

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