Spanish word

pulque

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpulke/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpulque

Example

¿Quieres probar pulque?

Would you like to try pulque?

Illustration for pulque (pulque)

More examples

En la pulquería pedí un vaso de pulque curado.

At the pulque bar I ordered a glass of flavored pulque.

Core concept

Traditional Mexican agave sap fermentation served fresh and sometimes flavored.

Common phrases

  • tomar pulque

    drink pulque

  • vaso de pulque

    glass of pulque

  • pulque curado

    flavored pulque

Similar words

cerveza: Fermented malt-and-hop beverage, typically carbonated and sold on draft or in bottles.
tequila: Agave-distilled Mexican spirit with variable aging and alcohol strength, used in cocktails.
mezcal: Smoky agave-distilled spirit made from roasted agave hearts, with earthy, charred notes.
bebida: Any substance consumed as a drink, from water and juice to alcoholic beverages.

Definition in Spanish

Bebida fermentada típica de México hecha con la savia del agave; se consume tradicionalmente fresca y a veces aromatizada en variantes llamadas curados.

Word origin

From Nahuatl, the Spanish term preserves the native name for the regional fermented agave beverage.

Usage tips

  • Often sold in pulquerías and at fairs, so using the word in a market or festival context signals cultural familiarity and invites remarks about flavors.

Related words

  • pulqueríapulque barnoun
  • pulqueropulque vendornoun

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