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.
típico .
The herbal liqueur is typical of this area.
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