Tragos (en. Drinks)

/ˈtɾaɣos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Portions of alcoholic beverage.
At the party, they served various drinks.
En la fiesta sirvieron varios tragos.
Difficulties or setbacks.
He went through many hardships in his life.
Pasó por muchos tragos en su vida.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tragus', referring to a drink.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take drinks
To drink quickly from a glass.
dar tragos
bitter drinks
Difficult or disappointing moments.
tragos amargos
to make drinks
To prepare and serve drinks.
hacer tragos

Related Words

short drink
Beverage served in a small portion.
trago corto
long drink
Beverage served in a large glass.
trago largo

Slang Meanings

To have a drink.
Let's have a drink before dinner.
Vamos a tomarnos un trago antes de cenar.
To be drinking.
Last night I was out drinking with my friends.
Anoche estuve de tragos con mis amigos.