Jugo (en. Juice)

/ˈxuɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Liquid obtained by squeezing or crushing fruits or vegetables.
Orange juice is very refreshing in summer.
El jugo de naranja es muy refrescante en verano.
Liquid substance found in various organs or living tissues.
Gastric juice helps with digestion.
El jugo gástrico ayuda en la digestión.
Fluid extracted from certain foods and consumed as a drink.
I prefer apple juice instead of soft drinks.
Prefiero el jugo de manzana en lugar de refrescos.

Etymology

From Latin 'iūcus', which means 'juice' or 'liquid substance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fruit juice
Drink made from the liquid extracted from fruits.
jugo de frutas
vegetable juice
Drink that is prepared by squeezing vegetables.
jugo de verduras
squeeze juice
To make the most of something, whether a situation or an occasion.
sacar jugo

Related Words

juice (in some regions)
Liquid extracted from fruits, synonymous with juice in some regions.
zumo
extract
Concentrated liquid substance obtained from organic matter.
extracto

Slang Meanings

It refers to money in some contexts.
I need juice to pay the rent this month.
Necesito jugo para pagar la renta este mes.
It can refer to energy or strength.
This new project is giving the team a lot of juice.
Este nuevo proyecto le está dando mucho jugo al equipo.