tequila
“tequila” means “tequila” in Spanish (the Mexican alcoholic spirit).
tequila
Also: a shot of tequila
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El tequila es una bebida famosa de México.
A1Tequila is a famous drink from Mexico.
¿Prefieres el tequila blanco o el reposado?
B1Do you prefer silver tequila or rested (aged) tequila?
Dame un tequila, por favor.
A1Give me a tequila, please.
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the tequila'?
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Named after the town of Tequila in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The name comes from the indigenous Nahuatl language, likely meaning 'place of work' or 'place of harvesting'.
First recorded: 19th century (in its modern spirit form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'el tequila' and not 'la tequila'?
In Spanish, most words ending in 'a' are feminine, but there are exceptions. Tequila is one of them, likely because it is named after a place or falls into the category of many alcoholic spirits which are masculine.
Does tequila have a plural form?
Yes, 'los tequilas', used when referring to different types or brands of the drink.