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    Cócteles (en. Cocktails)

    /kokˈtele̞s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A drink that is prepared by mixing several ingredients, usually alcohol and other liquids.
    At the party, they offered a variety of exotic cocktails.
    En la fiesta ofrecieron una variedad de cócteles exóticos.
    A combination of flavors and drinks that results in a unique beverage.
    The most popular cocktails include the mojito and the margarita.
    Los cócteles más populares incluyen el mojito y la margarita.
    Preparation of beverages that require mixology techniques.
    The bartender specializes in signature cocktails.
    El barman está especializado en cócteles de autor.

    Etymology

    From the English 'cocktail', which refers to a mix of beverages.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    non-alcoholic cocktails
    Mixed drinks that do not contain alcohol.
    cócteles sin alcohol
    cocktail hour
    A moment of the day dedicated to enjoying cocktails, generally before dinner.
    hora del cóctel
    welcome cocktails
    Drinks served to guests at the beginning of an event.
    cócteles de bienvenida

    Related Words

    mixology
    The art and science of mixing alcoholic beverages.
    mixología
    distillate
    Alcoholic drink obtained from the distillation of fermented liquids.
    destilado
    aperitif
    A drink, usually alcoholic, served before a meal.
    aperitivo

    Slang Meanings

    Party with cocktails.
    After a few cocktails, the party turned into a drinking spree.
    Después de unos cócteles, la fiesta se volvió una peda.
    Cocktails at will.
    The party was cocktails at will; we couldn't stop drinking!
    La fiesta era cócteles a discreción, ¡no podíamos parar de beber!