snack bar

• Establecimiento informal o mostrador donde se sirven platos ligeros, aperitivos y bebidas, frecuente en lugares públicos como estaciones, aeropuertos o escuelas.

A small, casual eating establishment or counter where light meals, snacks, and beverages are served, often found in public places like train stations, airports, or schools.

1. Food counterA2formal

   A small counter or shop where light meals, snacks, and drinks are sold.

   bar de aperitivos

   • We grabbed a sandwich at the snack bar near the station.
   • The school snack bar sells chips and soda.
   • The snack bar at the beach offers ice cream and hot dogs.

2. Quick meal placeA2informal

   A casual establishment serving simple, fast food.

   bar de comidas rápidas

   • Let's eat at the snack bar in the park.
   • The snack bar is open until midnight.
   • He works part-time at a snack bar downtown.