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    Ponche (en. Punch)

    /'pon.ʧe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Drink made from fruits, spices, and sometimes alcohol.
    The punch is served hot at Christmas parties.
    El ponche se sirve caliente en las fiestas navideñas.
    Refreshing drink that is usually served cold during the summer.
    We prepared a fruit punch for the picnic.
    Preparamos un ponche de frutas para el picnic.
    Term used in some countries to refer to a mixture of drinks.
    The punch at the party had a mix of juices and rum.
    El ponche en la fiesta tenía una mezcla de jugos y ron.

    Etymology

    Borrowed from English 'punch', which in turn has origins in the Hindu language.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fruit punch
    mixture of fruits and juices, often non-alcoholic.
    ponche de frutas
    Christmas punch
    refreshing or hot drink typical of the festive season.
    ponche navideño
    punch for kids
    non-alcoholic version of punch made with juices.
    ponche para niños

    Related Words

    sangria
    alcoholic drink made from wine and fruits.
    sangría
    cocktail
    mixture of various alcoholic beverages or flavored drinks.
    cóctel

    Slang Meanings

    Anise punch
    Anise punch is very popular for warming the body in winter.
    El ponche de anís es muy popular para calentar el cuerpo en invierno.
    Coffee punch
    Coffee punch becomes the favorite drink at family gatherings.
    El ponche de café se convierte en la bebida favorita de las reuniones familiares.