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(in the US) a small grocery shop, especially in a neighborhood inhabited by a Spanish-speaking population
(New York) a small convenience or corner store, often open late and selling groceries, snacks, and household items
What does "bodega" mean in New York slang?
The structure is a simple noun borrowed from Spanish "bodega" (warehouse or wine cellar), repurposed in New York to mean a small convenience store. It is used to describe a small corner store, often open late, selling groceries, snacks, drinks, household items, and sometimes sandwiches or coffee, typically run by Latino or immigrant families. People typically say "I'm going to the bodega for a soda" or "The bodega on the corner has the best bacon egg and cheese."
