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How to Say "limeade" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlimeadeis limonadaA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
nounA1
common in regions where 'limón' refers to the green fruit (lime)
A tall glass of yellow lemonade with a lemon slice on the rim and a green straw.

Examples

Quiero una limonada bien fría, por favor.

I want a very cold lemonade, please.

Preparamos una jarra de limonada casera para la fiesta.

We prepared a pitcher of homemade lemonade for the party.

¿Prefieres la limonada con o sin gas?

Do you prefer the lemonade still or sparkling?

The 'la' rule

Since this word ends in 'a,' it is almost always used with 'la' (la limonada). Any words describing it also need to end in 'a,' like 'limonada fría'.

Lemon vs. Lemonade

Mistake:Asking for 'un limón' when you want a drink.

Correction: Use 'limón' for the fruit and 'limonada' for the drink. If you ask for a 'limón' at a restaurant, they might just bring you a piece of fruit!

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