deli

BrE /ˈdɛli/ AmE /ˈdɛli/

noun en → es

1 FOOD STORE [singular] B2

a shop that sells prepared foods, such as sandwiches and salads

tienda de alimentación, deli

  • the deli

Collocations deli counter · buy something from the deli

  • I bought a sandwich from the deli.

    Compré un sándwich en la tienda de alimentación.

2 FOOD [plural] B2

prepared food, such as sandwiches or salads, sold in a deli shop

comida preparada, sándwiches, ensaladas

  • deli items

Collocations order some deli · pick up deli from the shop

  • The deli has a great selection of salads.

    La tienda de alimentación tiene una gran selección de ensaladas.