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What does «el comedor» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el comedor
small cheap eatery
| Meaning | small cheap eatery |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | restaurante pequeño y barato |
| Register | Neutral |
«Almuerzo en un comedor cerca del trabajo.»
I eat lunch at a little place near work.
A simple place serving home cooking at midday. This is where people actually eat la bandera.
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