Chupe (en. Suck)

[ˈtʃupe]

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A culinary preparation that consists of boiling meat and vegetables.
Shrimp chupe is a typical dish of the coast.
El chupe de camarones es un plato típico de la costa.
A hot and nutritious soup usually consumed in winter.
I like to prepare chicken chupe when it's cold.
Me gusta preparar chupe de pollo cuando hace frío.
A concentrated stew with a thick broth.
Fish chupe has a very intense flavor.
El chupe de pescado tiene un sabor muy intenso.

Etymology

From the Quechua 'ch'upi', which means 'broth' or 'soup'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shrimp chupe
A thick soup made with shrimp.
chupe de camarones
chicken chupe
A hot and nutritious soup made with chicken.
chupe de pollo
hot chupe
Reference to a freshly prepared chupe served hot.
chupe caliente

Related Words

soup
A liquid preparation that is consumed hot.
sopa
broth
Liquid that results from boiling meat or vegetables.
caldo
stew
A dish consisting of cooked meat and legumes.
guiso

Slang Meanings

A thick atole or drink in some contexts.
I had a chocolate chupe at the party.
Me tomé un chupe de chocolate en la fiesta.
A colloquial expression referring to being drunk.
Last night I had a chupe with my friends.
Anoche me puse un chupe con mis amigos.