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A tall glass of yellow lemonade with a lemon slice on the rim and a green straw.

limonada

lee-moh-NAH-dah

nounfA1
lemonade?a refreshing drink made of lemon juice, water, and sugar
Also:limeade?common in regions where 'limón' refers to the green fruit (lime)

📝 In Action

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

💡 Grammar Points

The 'la' rule

Since this word ends in 'a,' it is almost always used with 'la' (la limonada). Any words describing it also need to end in 'a,' like 'limonada fría'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Lemon vs. Lemonade

Mistake: "Asking for 'un limón' when you want a drink."

Correction: Use 'limón' for the fruit and 'limonada' for the drink. If you ask for a 'limón' at a restaurant, they might just bring you a piece of fruit!

⭐ Usage Tips

Ordering in a restaurant

If you want your lemonade with sparkling water, ask for 'limonada con agua mineral'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: limonada

Question 1 of 2

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

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Word Family

limón(lemon) - noun
limonero(lemon tree) - noun
limonada(lemonade) - noun

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'.