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How to Say "gin" in Spanish

The Spanish word forginis ginebraA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
NounA2
alcoholic spirit
A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration of a clear tumbler glass filled with a clear spirit (gin) and ice cubes, garnished with a slice of lime.

Examples

Pedimos una copa de ginebra con tónica y limón.

We ordered a glass of gin with tonic and lemon.

La ginebra de esa marca es muy seca y aromática.

That brand's gin is very dry and aromatic.

En Holanda se inventó la ginebra hace muchos siglos.

Gin was invented in Holland many centuries ago.

Feminine Noun Alert

Remember that 'ginebra' is a feminine word, so you must use the feminine articles 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) with it.

Incorrect Article

Mistake:El ginebra

Correction: La ginebra. Even though it ends in '-a,' some learners mistakenly treat it as masculine. Always use 'la'.

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