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fonda

Also spelled: fondita · fondas

Definition

A no-frills eatery serving tradicional home-style food with a cheap daily set menu.

Example

We had lunch at the fonda on the corner, five dollars including chicha.Almorzamos en la fonda de la esquina, cinco dólares con chicha.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today
Origin
Del español general "fonda", posada con comida.

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sancochohojaldrechicha

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