Ginebra (en. Gin)

/xiˈneβɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A spirit that contains juniper and is used in cocktails.
I ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
Pedí una ginebra con tónica en el bar.
A drink that is served cold or in cocktails.
Gin is a main ingredient in the famous Martini cocktail.
La ginebra es un ingrediente principal en el famoso cóctel Martini.
A high-alcohol distilled product.
Artisanal gin has gained a lot of popularity lately.
La ginebra artesanal ha ganado mucha popularidad últimamente.

Etymology

From the French 'genièvre', which means 'juniper'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gin and tonic
Refreshing mix of gin and tonic water.
ginebra y tónica
artisanal gin
Gin made on a small scale with specific ingredients.
ginebra artesanal
gin cocktail
Mixed drink that contains gin as the base.
cóctel de ginebra

Related Words

juniper
Plant whose fruit is used to flavor gin.
enebro
distillation
Process of separating components of a liquid through heating.
destilación

Slang Meanings

Bottle of gin
I'm going to bring a gin to the party.
Voy a llevar una ginebra al fiesta.
High-end gin
That gin is premium, I bought it at a specialty store.
Esa ginebra es premium, la compré en una tienda especializada.