Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/teˈkila/

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Translation

tequila

Word origin

From Tequila, a town in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, where the drink was first produced. The place name comes from the indigenous Nahuatl language.

Origin
Nahuatl
Root
Tequila

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltequilas

Examples

.

He ordered a tequila with lime and salt.

agave .

Tequila is made from blue agave.

.

We toasted with a tequila to celebrate.

sabor .

I do not like the strong taste of tequila.

¿ ?

Do you want a tequila or would you rather have a beer?

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This word is part of lesson 77.