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limonada

lee-moh-NAH-dahlimoˈnaða

“limonada” means “lemonade” in Spanish (a refreshing drink made of lemon juice, water, and sugar).

lemonade

Also: limeade
NounfA1
ColombiaMexico
A tall glass of yellow lemonade with a lemon slice on the rim and a green straw.

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Quiero una limonada bien fría, por favor.

A1

I want a very cold lemonade, please.

Preparamos una jarra de limonada casera para la fiesta.

A2

We prepared a pitcher of homemade lemonade for the party.

¿Prefieres la limonada con o sin gas?

B1

Do you prefer the lemonade still or sparkling?

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • limonada casera – homemade lemonade
  • limonada de coco – coconut lemonade (a popular tropical variety)
  • un vaso de limonada – a glass of lemonade

Idioms & Expressions

  • si la vida te da limones, haz limonada – to make the best of a bad situation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "limonada" in Spanish:

lemonade→limeade→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: limonada

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the cold lemonade'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
limón(lemon) — Noun
limonero(lemon tree) — Noun
limonada(lemonade) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the word 'limón' (which has Arabic roots) plus the ending '-ada'. This ending is often used in Spanish to describe a drink or food made from a specific ingredient.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: limonadeItalian: limonata

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'limonada' always mean it's made from yellow lemons?

Not necessarily! In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word 'limón' refers to what English speakers call a lime. So, your 'limonada' might be green and tart rather than yellow.

How do I ask for 'homemade' lemonade?

You should use the word 'casera' (kah-SEH-rah), which literally means 'house-made'. Ask for 'una limonada casera'.