How to Say "spirit measures" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “spirit measures” is “cañones” — C1 level.
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nounC1informal
small amounts of liquor
Examples
Nos tomamos unos cañones de ron después de cenar.
We had a few shots of rum after dinner.
¿Pedimos dos cañones más antes de irnos?
Shall we order two more shots before we go?
Regional Use
Mistake: “Using 'cañones' for shots in Latin America.”
Correction: This usage is specific to Spain. In most of Latin America, use 'chupitos' or 'tragos' for shots/drinks.
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