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    Jerez (en. Sherry)

    /xeˈɾez/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Spanish wine made from palomino grapes, produced in the Jerez region.
    Sherry is used in the production of many cocktails.
    El jerez se utiliza en la elaboración de muchos cocktails.
    Geographical area in Andalusia, famous for its wine cellars.
    I visited Jerez de la Frontera last year.
    Visité Jerez de la Frontera el año pasado.
    High-proof alcoholic beverage, often consumed as an aperitif.
    Dry sherry is an excellent accompaniment for tapas.
    El jerez seco es un excelente acompañamiento para tapas.

    Etymology

    The term 'jerez' comes from the Hispano-Arabic 'šerrīš', which refers to wine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give sherry
    To provide something that is scarce or found in poor condition.
    dar jerez
    sherry in the mouth
    State of great dryness or roughness in the mouth.
    jerez en la boca

    Related Words

    winery
    Establishment where wines are produced or stored.
    bodega
    palomino
    Grape variety used for the production of sherry.
    palomino
    finos
    Type of sherry that is very dry and light.
    finos

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of slight intoxication due to the consumption of sherry.
    Last night I drank so much sherry that I was a bit tipsy.
    Anoche bebí tanto jerez que ya estaba un poco jerecido.
    To use 'jerez' to refer to something of good quality.
    That car is a sherry, it's really worth it.
    Ese coche es un jerez, vale mucho la pena.