La reserva
Example: Hicimos la reserva para cenar a las ocho esta noche.
Definition
"La reserva" refers to the act or arrangement of booking a table, room, or service in advance, especially in hospitality settings like restaurants or hotels. It ensures availability at a specified time, such as making a dinner reservation for eight o'clock.
Etymology
The term "la reserva" comes from the Spanish verb 'reservar,' meaning 'to reserve' or 'to keep aside.' It traces back to the Latin word 'reservare,' which means 'to keep back' or 'to save.' Did you know that making "la reserva" originally implied setting something aside exclusively for someone?
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"La reserva" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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