whisky
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¿Pedimos un whisky con hielo después de la cena?
B1Shall we order a whisky on the rocks after dinner?
El mejor whisky escocés es muy caro.
B2The best Scotch whisky is very expensive.
Ella prefiere el whisky irlandés al americano.
B1She prefers Irish whiskey to American.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though this word ends in a vowel, it always takes the masculine article 'el' or 'un' (el whisky, un buen whisky).
Plural Form
To talk about multiple types or servings, you usually add -s: 'los whiskys' (the whiskies).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Feminine Article
Mistake: "La whisky"
Correction: El whisky. Always use the masculine article 'el' because most foreign loanwords like this are treated as masculine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Spelling Variation
While 'whisky' is the most common spelling (borrowed from English/Scottish), the RAE (Royal Spanish Academy) also accepts the phonetic spelling 'güisqui', though you will rarely see it used.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: whisky
Question 1 of 1
Which article must you use when referring to a glass of whisky?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'güisqui' a real Spanish word?
Yes, 'güisqui' is the Spanish phonetic spelling officially accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). However, the original English spelling, 'whisky,' is overwhelmingly more common and preferred in daily use.
How do I pronounce the 'w' in 'whisky' in Spanish?
Most native Spanish speakers, especially in Spain, pronounce it very similarly to the English 'w' sound. In some parts of Latin America, it might sound slightly closer to a 'gu' sound, like 'GWEES-kee'.