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Pronunciation / Transliteration: pa.ɾaˈðoɾ
"El viajero descansó en un parador tradicional junto a la carretera."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An establishment typically located on or near a country highway, providing food, drinks, and often dancing or music.
"They stopped at a remote roadside tavern and roadhouse for burgers and live country music." - 2
Historically, an inn or place of entertainment situated along a major thoroughfare for long-distance travelers.
"In the early 20th century, roadhouses became popular weekend destinations for motorists driving out of the city."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originated in the United States in the late 19th century, combining 'road' and 'house' to describe an inn or tavern located on a major road outside city limits. Historically, these establishments served travelers, teamsters, and motorists, often evolving into venues for dining, drinking, and entertainment.
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relais routier
Transliteration: ʁə.lɛ ʁu.tje
"Ils se sont arrêtés dans un relais routier pour manger un morceau."
Rasthof
Transliteration: ˈʁastˌhoːf
"Der Rasthof an der Autobahn war nachts gut beleuchtet."
locanda di campagna
Transliteration: loˈkan.da di kamˈpaɲ.ɲa
"Hanno cenato in una vecchia locanda lungo la strada statale."
parador
Transliteration: pa.ɾaˈðoɾ
"El viajero descansó en un parador tradicional junto a la carretera."
estalagem de estrada
Transliteration: is.taˈla.ʒẽj dʒi isˈtɾa.da
"Eles pararam em uma estalagem de estrada para passar a noite."
ढाबा
Transliteration: dhaba
"उन्होंने सड़क किनारे एक ढाबे पर चाय पी।"
路边旅店
Transliteration: lùbiān lǚdiàn
"司机把车停在一家路边旅店前休息。"
국도변 주막
Transliteration: gukdobyeon jumak
"우리는 여행 중에 국도변 주막에서 잠시 쉬었다."
ロードサイド酒場
Transliteration: rōdosaido sakaba
"彼らはハイウェイ沿いのロードサイド酒場に入った。"
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