Tequila (en. Tequila)

/teˈki.la/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An alcoholic beverage of Mexican origin, made from the fermentation and distillation of agave juice.

Tequila is famous worldwide for its unique flavor.

El tequila es famoso en todo el mundo por su sabor único.

A type of liquor that can be served neat or in cocktails.

At the party, everyone ordered tequila to toast.

En la fiesta, todos pidieron tequila para brindar.

A drink that is traditionally consumed in bars in Mexico.

Many Mexican restaurants offer tequila at a good price.

En muchos restaurantes mexicanos, ofrecen tequila a buen precio.

The term 'tequila' comes from the city of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico, and is related to the Nahuatl word 'tequitl', which means 'work' or 'tribute'.

to drink tequila

To drink tequila, especially in festive situations.

tomar tequila

tequila and innovation

Referring to creativity in cocktails that include tequila.

tequila e innovación

salt and lime

A common ritual when drinking tequila, where one licks salt and bites a lime.

sal y limón

mezcal

An alcoholic drink similar to tequila but made from other species of agave.

mezcal

agave

A plant from which juice is extracted to produce tequila.

agave

margarita

A popular cocktail that includes tequila, lime, and orange liqueur.

margarita

Tequila town

When we go to the party, we bring tequila town to enjoy.

Cuando vamos a la fiesta, traemos el pueblo de tequila para disfrutar.

shot

At the bar, they offered me a shot of tequila.

En la barra me ofrecieron un chupito de tequila.

Let's take a round

To celebrate, everyone suggested taking a round of tequila.

Para celebrar, todos propusieron tomar una ronda de tequila.