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fast-casual dining

[/fæst ˈkæʒuəl ˈdaɪnɪŋ/]
noun
restaurante fast-casual
1. A restaurant concept that combines the speed and convenience of fast food with the quality and customization of casual dining establishments
Chipotle is one of the most successful fast-casual dining chains in the United States.
Chipotle é uma das cadeias de restaurantes fast-casual mais bem-sucedidas dos Estados Unidos.
2. A dining experience where customers order at a counter, often customizing their meals, and food is prepared quickly
Fast-casual dining has become increasingly popular with busy professionals looking for quality meals without long wait times.
Os restaurantes fast-casual tornaram-se cada vez mais populares entre profissionais ocupados que procuram refeições de qualidade sem longas esperas.
Synonyms
quick-service restaurantQSRfast-food restaurant with better qualitycounter-service dining
Antonyms
fine diningcasual fine diningfast foodquick service

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restaurante fast-casual
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
fast-casual
Often used in English, especially in business contexts
Portugal
restaurante de serviço rápido com qualidade
More descriptive approach; 'fast-casual' also used
General Brazilian
refeição rápida de qualidade
Alternative descriptive translation

Related Idioms & Phrases

grab and go
quick bite
casual dining on the go
build your own meal
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