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    Malta (en. Malta)

    /ˈmal.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Cereal, usually barley, that has been germinated and dried.
    Malt is essential in the production of beer.
    La malta es esencial en la producción de cerveza.
    Product used in the production of alcoholic beverages.
    The distiller uses malt to create a unique flavor in whisky.
    El destilador usa malta para crear un sabor único en el whisky.
    Substance rich in sugars that serves as food for yeast during fermentation.
    Malt adds sweetness and body to craft beers.
    La malta aporta dulzura y cuerpo a las cervezas artesanales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'māltum', meaning 'germinated cereal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    barley malt
    Malt made from barley, commonly used in beers.
    malta de cebada
    dry malt
    Malt that has been dehydrated for storage.
    malta seca
    baking with malt
    Use of malt in the preparation of breads and baked goods.
    hornear con malta

    Related Words

    beer
    Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of malt.
    cerveza
    whisky
    Distilled liquor made primarily from malt.
    whisky
    fermentation
    Process by which yeasts convert sugar into alcohol, using malt.
    fermentación

    Slang Meanings

    Malt refers to a quantity of beer.
    Let's have some malts this weekend.
    Vamos a tomarnos unas maltas este fin de semana.
    A malt as a synonym for relaxing or taking a break.
    I need a malt after this whole week of work.
    Necesito una malta después de toda esta semana de trabajo.