Rom (en. Rom)
/rom/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Distilled liquor from sugarcane.
The mojito is made with rum and mint.
El mojito se prepara con ron y menta.
A typical drink in several Caribbean countries.
In Cuba, rum is very popular.
En Cuba, el ron es muy popular.
It is used in cocktails and mixes.
Aged rum is used in many cocktail recipes.
El ron añejo se usa en muchas recetas de cocteles.
Etymology
From the English 'rum', probably derived from the old term for 'cup', in reference to the shape of the drink.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rum and coke
A mix of rum and cola soda.
ron con cola
aged rum
Rum that has been matured and aged in barrels.
ron añejo
to drink rum
To drink rum, usually in the form of a cocktail or straight.
tomar ron
Related Words
rum cellar
Barrel or warehouse where rum is stored.
ronera
little rum
Diminutive form to refer to a small amount of rum.
roncito
white rum
Type of rum that has not been aged.
ron blanco
Slang Meanings
Quality rum.
That rum is really good, it's a 'brand rum'.
Ese ron está buenísimo, es un 'ron de marca'.
Colloquial expression to refer to drunkenness.
I was in 'rum mode' last night at the party.
Estaba en 'modo ron' anoche en la fiesta.