Spanish word

pisco

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpisko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpisco

Example

Me encanta el pisco.

I love pisco.

Illustration for pisco (pisco)

More examples

Durante la cena brindamos con pisco.

During dinner we toasted with pisco.

Core concept

Grape-based distilled spirit closely associated with Peru and bar cocktails.

Common phrases

  • una copa de pisco

    a glass of pisco

  • pisco peruano

    Peruvian pisco

  • brindar con pisco

    toast with pisco

Similar words

brandy: Aged grape brandy matured in barrels to develop roundness, oak, and toffee hints.
aguardiente: Potent distilled alcohol derived from diverse ingredients, straightforward and high-proof.
coñac: Traditionally made French grape brandy from Cognac, aged for depth and aroma.
vodka: Pale, neutral distilled spirit from grain or potato with little scent and smooth mouthfeel.

Definition in Spanish

Bebida alcohólica destilada de uvas, asociada sobre todo con Perú y usada en cócteles emblemáticos.

Word origin

The Spanish term comes from the port of Pisco, the place-name probably derived from Quechua pisqu 'bird', which became the name for the local distilled wine product.

Usage tips

  • On menus pisco often appears as a named cocktail ingredient (not just a generic spirit), so seeing pisco on a drink list usually signals a pisco-based mixed drink rather than a simple pour.

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