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How to Say "booze" in Spanish

The Spanish word forboozeis tragosA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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tragos

nounA2
slang/informal
Three colorful cocktail drinks (a red drink, a yellow drink, and a blue drink) in distinct glasses, garnished simply, sitting on a smooth table.

Examples

Vamos a tomar unos tragos después del trabajo para celebrar.

Let's go have some drinks after work to celebrate.

¿Quién invita los tragos esta noche?

Who's buying the drinks tonight?

Solo tomamos dos tragos, nada más.

We only had two drinks, nothing more.

Masculine Plural

Since the singular form is 'el trago,' the plural 'tragos' is also masculine. Remember to use masculine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'los tragos fríos').

Confusing 'Trago' and 'Bebida'

Mistake:Using 'trago' for any liquid, like water or juice.

Correction: 'Trago' usually implies alcohol. Use 'bebida' or 'refresco' for non-alcoholic drinks.

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