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pub

pub

noun poob Rare

Origin: English pub, short for public house

Usage Note

Pub is a loanword from English used throughout Spain for a bar with a more relaxed, lounge-style atmosphere — often open late and playing music. It differs from a bar (daytime counter service) or a discoteca. The plural is pubs. Pronunciation follows Spanish phonology with a short u sound.

Examples

"Quedamos en el pub para ver el partido."

Natural Translation

We met at the pub to watch the match.

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