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Pedimos un trago de ron con cola en el bar.
A2We ordered a rum and coke at the bar.
El ron se destila de la caña de azúcar.
B1Rum is distilled from sugarcane.
Prefiere el ron añejo, que tiene un sabor más complejo.
B2He prefers aged rum, which has a more complex flavor.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember to always use the masculine article 'el' before 'ron': 'El ron es dulce.' (The rum is sweet.)
❌ Common Pitfalls
Pronouncing the 'R'
Mistake: "Using the soft English 'r' sound."
Correction: The 'r' at the start of 'ron' must be rolled, like a quick flutter of the tongue against the roof of your mouth.
⭐ Usage Tips
Cocktail Context
When talking about specific cocktails, you often use 'con' (with): 'ron con cola' (rum and coke) or 'ron con piña' (rum and pineapple).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ron
Question 1 of 2
Which ingredient is 'ron' primarily made from?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ron' masculine or feminine?
'Ron' is always masculine. You must use 'el' before it: 'el ron'.
How do I pronounce the 'r' in 'ron'?
Since 'ron' starts with a single 'r', you must use the strong, rolled 'r' sound. Practice saying 'rrrr-on'.