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“corn drink” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʃitʃa/

Example

La chicha se bebe en muchas celebraciones populares.

The corn drink is drunk at many popular celebrations.

Illustration for chicha (corn drink)

How to say “corn drink” in Spanish

“Corn drink” in Spanish is chicha.

Traditional Latin American maize-based beverage with variable fermentation.

Full entry for chicha: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chicha

En la feria pude probar chicha de jora.

At the fair I was able to try chicha made from malted corn.

Tips for using chicha

  • The word can refer to either sweet nonalcoholic preparations or fermented alcoholic versions depending on the region, so 'chicha' alone does not specify alcohol content.

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