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Why Is It Called 'Bodega'?

Why Is It Called 'Bodega'?
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Ever wondered why small neighborhood stores are called “bodegas”? The word feels so tied to city life today, especially places like New York—but its story actually stretches back centuries through language, culture, and migration.
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