convenience store
[kənˈveniəns stɔr]
nounpl: convenience stores
loja de conveniência
1. a small retail store that stocks a limited selection of groceries, snacks, beverages, and household items, typically open long hours for customer convenience
I stopped by the convenience store to grab a coffee and a sandwich before work.
Passei na loja de conveniência para pegar um café e um sanduíche antes do trabalho.
2. a neighborhood shop emphasizing quick access and extended operating hours rather than extensive product variety or competitive pricing
The convenience store on the corner is open 24 hours a day.
A loja de conveniência na esquina funciona 24 horas por dia.
Convenience stores are ubiquitous in North America and increasingly common in Brazilian cities, particularly São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In NYC, 'bodega' is the culturally-specific term preferred over 'convenience store.' In Brazil, lojas de conveniência often serve as meeting points in neighborhoods and may sell additional items like lottery tickets and phone cards. Portuguese convenience stores may emphasize fresh products more than their American counterparts.
NYC Slang
bodega (iconic NYC term for corner convenience stores, especially those run by immigrants)
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