Margarita (en. Daisy)

/maɾɣaˈɾita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Ornamental plant with white and yellow flowers.
The margarita is a flower that is used in gardens.
La margarita es una flor que se utiliza en jardines.
Alcoholic beverage made from tequila, lemon juice, and orange liqueur.
Order a margarita at the bar, I love them.
Pide una margarita en el bar, a mí me encantan.

Etymology

The term 'margarita' comes from the Greek 'margaritēs', which means 'pearl'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

margarita on the beach
Reference to enjoying a margarita in a relaxed atmosphere by the sea.
margarita en la playa
make a margarita
To prepare the alcoholic drink known as a margarita.
hacer una margarita
margarita without salt
Version of the margarita that does not have salt on the rim of the glass.
margarita sin sal

Related Words

tequila
Alcoholic drink distilled from agave, the base of the margarita.
tequila
lemon
Citrus fruit that is a key ingredient in the margarita.
limón
drink
Any liquid that can be consumed, such as the margarita.
bebida

Slang Meanings

Party drink.
I will bring some margaritas to the party.
Llevaré unas margaritas para la fiesta.
Take it easy.
After a long day, I just want a margarita and to relax.
Después de un largo día, solo quiero una margarita y descansar.