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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbistró
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bisˈtɾo
"El bistró ofrece un menú excelente todos los días."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, modest European-style restaurant, typically serving moderately priced simple meals and drinks.
"We enjoyed a cozy dinner at a charming little bistro down the street." - 2
A small bar or pub that also serves food.
"The local bistro offers a great selection of craft beers and artisan sandwiches."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from French, where it originally meant a small wine shop or restaurant. The etymology is traditionally linked to the Russian word 'bystro' (quickly), supposedly originating from Russian soldiers occupying Paris in 1815 demanding fast service, though modern lexicographers also consider regional French dialectal origins.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bistro" is said worldwide
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bistro
Transliteration: bis.tʁo
"Nous avons déjeuné dans un petit bistro parisien."
Bistro
Transliteration: ˈbiːstʁo
"Wir trinken Kaffee im Bistro an der Ecke."
bistrot
Transliteration: bisˈtrɔ
"Abbiamo cenato in un grazioso bistrot nel centro."
bistró
Transliteration: bisˈtɾo
"El bistró ofrece un menú excelente todos los días."
bistrô
Transliteration: bisˈtɾo
"Eles jantaram em um bistrô francês muito aconchegante."
छोटा रेस्तरां
Transliteration: chhota restorana
"हम कोने वाले छोटे रेस्तरां में मिले।"
小酒馆
Transliteration: xiǎo jiǔguǎn
"我们在街角的一家小酒馆吃晚饭。"
비스트로
Transliteration: biseuteuro
"우리는 분위기 좋은 비스트로에서 저녁을 먹었다."
ビストロ
Transliteration: bisutoro
"その小さなビストロで美味しいワインを飲んだ。"
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