Spanish word

whisky

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgwiski/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwhisky

Example

Voy a tomar un whisky.

I'm going to have a whisky.

Illustration for whisky (whisky)

More examples

Prefiero el whisky solo para apreciar su aroma.

I prefer whisky neat to appreciate its aroma.

Core concept

Oak barrel beside a small poured dram.

Common phrases

  • una copa de whisky

    a glass of whisky

  • whisky con hielo

    whisky with ice

  • whisky solo

    whisky neat

Similar words

whiskey: Barrel-aged amber spirit linked to American and Irish production, often sweeter and fuller-bodied.
ron: Distilled from sugarcane or molasses, with styles from light, floral rums to dark, spiced varieties.
brandy: Spirit distilled from wine, offering warm fruity sweetness and sometimes mellow oak aging.
ginebra: Neutral spirit infused with juniper and botanicals, yielding crisp, piney and citrus-herbal aromas.

Definition in Spanish

Bebida alcohólica destilada de cereales, envejecida en barricas y consumida sola o en cócteles.

Word origin

The Spanish word is a loan from English whisky, which derives from Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha 'water of life', reflecting the beverage's origin as a distilled, barrel-aged cereal spirit.

Usage tips

  • On menus and in conversation, taste words like seco, suave and ahumado convey dryness, smoothness or smoke, and speakers commonly request 'un whisky' for a single serving.

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