Spanish Conversation · Level 181
15 words
Spanish word
chicha
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʃitʃa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncorn drink
Example
La chicha se bebe en muchas celebraciones populares.
The corn drink is drunk at many popular celebrations.
More examples
En la feria pude probar chicha de jora.
At the fair I was able to try chicha made from malted corn.
Core concept
Traditional Latin American maize-based beverage with variable fermentation.
Common phrases
beber chicha
drink chicha
probar chicha
try chicha
chicha morada
purple chicha
chicha de jora
chicha made from malted corn
Similar words
bebida: Drinkable liquid for refreshment or nourishment, such as water, tea, juice, or soda.
Definition in Spanish
Término regional de América Latina que designa bebidas tradicionales hechas con maíz u otros granos, con gran variación en ingredientes y grado de fermentación según la zona.
Word origin
Comes from an Indigenous American word adopted into Spanish during the colonial period to name local maize or grain drinks, and its meaning later broadened across regions.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- chichanoun
Related words
- chicheríachicha shopnoun