🇬🇧🇪🇸 delicatessen - charcutería : English Lesson

Meaning of "delicatessen" ("charcutería"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A delicatessen, or deli for short, is a shop where you can buy high-quality, ready-to-eat foods like sandwiches, cold cuts, cheeses, salads, and special snacks. It often has unique foods from different cultures and is a great place to grab something delicious when you're in a hurry or craving something special.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

We asked for a little bit of ham at the delicatessen and walked out carrying a ham the size of our dog.

The delicatessen sold special sausages, but I’m pretty sure one of them winked at me.

We tried to be fancy at the delicatessen, but we accidentally ordered a sandwich that tasted like socks.

My dad asked for something “spicy” at the delicatessen, and now he can breathe fire like a dragon.

I walked into the delicatessen for a sandwich and walked out with a bag full of cheese I couldn’t even pronounce.

She pushed open the delicatessen door; warm spices and cheese rose. The delicatessen owner sliced ham behind the glass, the delicatessen shelves lined with jars and bread. At the delicatessen counter she pointed, the owner wrapped a small sandwich. She took one bite, closed her eyes, and smiled — the delicatessen had made her day.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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