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    Quirós (en. Quiros)

    /kiˈɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Traditional drink made from sugarcane.
    At the party, they served a good quirá.
    En la fiesta, sirvieron un buen quirá.
    Distilled liquor from sugarcane, highly valued in certain cultures.
    The quirós is famous in the coastal area.
    El quirós es famoso en la zona costera.

    Etymology

    From the Quechua word 'qiru', which means cup or jug, referring to the container in which it is served.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to toast with quirós
    To make a toast using the drink quirós.
    brindar con quirós
    to talk about quirós
    To speak extensively about different types of quirós.
    versar sobre quirós

    Related Words

    aguardiente
    Strong alcoholic drink, distilled, generally made from sugarcane or fruits.
    aguardiente
    liquor
    Alcoholic beverage obtained by mixing alcohol and other ingredients, such as fruits or herbs.
    licor

    Slang Meanings

    Reinforcement in festivities: when one toasts out of joy.
    At the party, everyone took their quirós and toasted.
    En la fiesta, cada quien tomó su quirós y brindó.
    Disinhibition: state of joy and relaxation brought by the quirós.
    A glass of quirós and everyone feels encouraged to dance.
    Una copa de quirós y todo el mundo se anima a bailar.