el

masculine

/liˈkoɾ/

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Translation

liqueur, spirit

Word origin

From Latin liquor ('a liquid, fluid'), from the verb liquere ('to be fluid'). The same root gives English 'liquor' and 'liquid'.

Origin: Latin
Root: liquor
English cognates: liquor, liquid

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Plurallicores

Examples

Sirvieron .

They served a sweet liqueur after dinner.

This shop sells spirits from all over the world.

I do not like liquor that is too strong.

chorrito .

She made a cake with a splash of liqueur.

The herbal liqueur is typical of this area.

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This word is part of lesson 61.