Spanish Conversation · Level 100
58 words
Spanish word
sake
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsake/
Meaning
- masculine nounsake
Example
Me encanta el sake.
I love sake.
More examples
¿Quieres probar una copa de sake?
Do you want to try a glass of sake?
Core concept
Tokkuri flask and ochoko cup holding Japanese fermented rice liquor.
Common phrases
una copa de sake
a glass of sake
sake caliente
hot sake
botella de sake
a bottle of sake
Similar words
vino: Wine made by fermenting grapes, ranging from dry to sweet and usually served in a wineglass.
cerveza: Beer brewed from malted grain, lightly carbonated and usually served cold with a foamy head.
licor: Sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruit or spices and finished with added sugar or syrup.
bebida alcohólica: Any alcoholic beverage; broad category for drinks that contain alcohol.
Definition in Spanish
Licor tradicional de Japón producido por la fermentación del arroz, habitual acompañante de la cocina japonesa y servido en porciones pequeñas.
Word origin
The word comes directly from Japanese 酒 (sake), adopted into Spanish as the name for Japan's rice-based alcoholic drink.
Usage tips
- Spanish 'sake' is pronounced with Spanish vowels (approximately 'SAH-keh') and looks like the English noun 'sake' but the meanings are unrelated, so rely on context.