Spanish Conversation · Level 192
15 words
Spanish word
cóctel
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkoktel/
Meaning
- masculine nouncocktail
Example
¿Quieres un cóctel?
Do you want a cocktail?
More examples
Preparó un cóctel de frutas para la fiesta.
He made a fruit cocktail for the party.
Core concept
Colorful mixed alcoholic drink in a stemmed glass with ice and a fruit garnish.
Common phrases
cóctel de frutas
fruit cocktail
cóctel clásico
classic cocktail
cóctel sin alcohol
mocktail
Similar words
bebida: Liquid intended for drinking.
trago: Small quantity of a drink meant to be taken in one or two gulps.
aperitivo: Small drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
refresco: Cold, sweet nonalcoholic drink.
Definition in Spanish
Bebida formada por la mezcla de licores, zumos y otros ingredientes, preparada para beber como aperitivo o en celebraciones.
Word origin
From English cocktail, taken into Spanish as cóctel; the borrowing preserves the sense of a mixed alcoholic beverage and Spanish spelling reflects its syllable stress.
Usage tips
- On invitations and in formal contexts cóctel often refers to a reception or cocktail party rather than a single drink.
Other meanings
- cocktail partynoun
- mixturenoun
Related words
- cocteleracocktail shakernoun
- cocteleromixologistnoun