Spanish word

poso

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈposo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsediment

Example

Después de dejar reposar, el poso se depositó en el fondo.

After letting it sit, the sediment settled to the bottom.

Illustration for poso (sediment)

More examples

No mezcles el poso del café si quieres evitar el amargor.

Don't mix the coffee grounds if you want to avoid bitterness.

Core concept

Fine layer of particles settled at the bottom of a drink.

Common phrases

  • poso de café

    coffee grounds

  • poso del vino

    wine lees

Similar words

sedimento: Layer of particles or deposits that accumulate at the bottom of a liquid or strata.
residuo: Small leftover substance that remains after use, processing, or a chemical reaction.
resto: Part left behind after removing, consuming, or discarding the main portion.
depósito: Accumulation of material gathered on the bottom or sides of a container or place.

Definition in Spanish

Sedimento fino o residuos sólidos que se depositan en el fondo de un líquido cuando se deja reposar, especialmente en bebidas como el café o el vino.

Word origin

From the verb posar/posarse 'to settle or rest', with poso as the noun for the material that settles to the bottom of a liquid.

Usage tips

  • When referring to beverages, speakers usually specify the drink ('los posos del café', 'los posos del vino') because simply saying 'el poso' depends on context.

Other meanings

  • leesnoun
  • dregsnoun

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