From root: serbesa
Usage Note
Serbeserya refers to a place where beer is made or a dedicated establishment for drinking beer. This is a loanword from the Spanish cervecería.
Examples
" Malapit ang serbeserya. "
Natural Translation
The brewery is nearby.
Literal Translation
Near the brewery.
" Nagpunta kami sa serbeserya. "
Natural Translation
We went to the brewery.
Literal Translation
Went we to-the brewery.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang linggo ng trabaho, nagtipon-tipon ang magkakaibigan sa serbeserya na bago lang nagbukas sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
After a long week of work, the friends gathered at the brewery that had just opened on the corner.
Literal Translation
After of long week of work, gathered the friends at brewery that new only opened at corner.
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