How to Say "rum" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rum” is “ron” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
alcoholic drink
Examples
Pedimos un trago de ron con cola en el bar.
We ordered a rum and coke at the bar.
El ron se destila de la caña de azúcar.
Rum is distilled from sugarcane.
Prefiere el ron añejo, que tiene un sabor más complejo.
He prefers aged rum, which has a more complex flavor.
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember to always use the masculine article 'el' before 'ron': 'El ron es dulce.' (The rum is sweet.)
Pronouncing the 'R'
Mistake: “Using the soft English 'r' sound.”
Correction: The 'r' at the start of 'ron' must be rolled, like a quick flutter of the tongue against the roof of your mouth.
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