Alcolea (en. Alcolea)
/alko'lea/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Shrubby plant whose fruit is edible.
The alcolea is widely used in pastry making.
La alcolea es muy utilizada en la repostería.
Fruit of the alcolea, with a sweet taste.
The children enjoyed the fresh alcoleas from the market.
Los niños disfrutaron de las alcoleas frescas del mercado.
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic 'al-ḥawl', used in regions of Spain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a good time
To refresh oneself or enjoy on a hot day.
hacer alcolea
Related Words
fruit
Edible part of plants, typically sweet.
fruta
tree
Perennial plant with a woody stem.
árbol
Slang Meanings
To be in a state of intense fun.
That party was a total blast.
Esa fiesta fue una alcolea total.
To enjoy oneself carefree.
Today I'm going to take a day of fun.
Hoy voy a tomarme un día de alcolea.