carreta

[ kuh-ret-uh ]

noun

, Southwestern U.S.

1. a simple two-wheeled oxcart.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carreta¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1835–45; from Colonial Spanish (southwestern U.S.), Spanish, equivalent to carr(o) “cart” ( car ¹ ) + -eta noun suffix ( -ette )

Example Sentences

I wanted—as one of my favorite Cuban restaurants back in Miami, La Carreta, calls it: "abuela-style Cuban food."

From Salon

Nearly a century after the sandwich was invented, classic Cuban establishments like Versailles, La Carreta or Pinecrest Bakery still have a place for the Elena Ruz on their menus.

From New York Times

“They overwhelm our parking, they overwhelm all the blocks around,” said Felipe Valls Jr., the owner of Versailles and La Carreta, a local chain of Cuban restaurants.

From New York Times

Versailles and La Carreta, with 2,000 employees between them, are keeping a skeleton staff and switching to takeout and delivery.

From Washington Times

He said he had been to La Carreta before, during his own campaign for president.

From Washington Post