Vodka (en. Vodka)

/ˈvod.kə/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Clear and strong alcoholic beverage, originating from Russia and Poland, distilled from grains or tubers.
Vodka is often used in cocktails like the martini.
El vodka se utiliza a menudo en cócteles como el martini.
Liquor that is consumed alone or mixed with other ingredients.
I prefer to have a drink of vodka with soda.
Prefiero tomar un trago de vodka con soda.
Beverage characterized by its high alcohol content.
Vodka is known for its purity and smoothness.
El vodka es conocido por su pureza y suavidad.

Etymology

From Russian 'водка' (vodka), a diminutive of 'вода' (voda) meaning 'water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have a vodka
To drink an alcoholic beverage of the vodka type.
Tomar un vodka
Vodka cocktail
Drink prepared with vodka and other ingredients.
Cóctel de vodka
To toast with vodka
To make a toast using vodka.
Brindar con vodka

Related Words

mixture
Combination of vodka with other ingredients in drinks.
mezcla
distillation
Process by which vodka is produced.
destilación
cocktail
Alcoholic beverage that includes vodka among its ingredients.
cóctel

Slang Meanings

Fire water
That shot of vodka is like drinking fire water.
Ese trago de vodka es como tomar agua de fuego.
Clear liquid
There's no party without that clear liquid on the table.
No hay fiesta sin ese líquido claro en la mesa.
Party buddy
Vodka is always my party buddy.
El vodka siempre es mi compañero de fiesta.