How to Say "tequila" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tequila” is “tequila” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the Mexican alcoholic spirit
Examples
El tequila es una bebida famosa de México.
Tequila is a famous drink from Mexico.
¿Prefieres el tequila blanco o el reposado?
Do you prefer silver tequila or rested (aged) tequila?
Dame un tequila, por favor.
Give me a tequila, please.
The 'El' Rule
Even though this word ends in 'a', it is masculine. You must use 'el' or 'un' with it, never 'la' or 'una'.
Gender Error
Mistake: “la tequila”
Correction: el tequila (It is one of the exceptions to the rule that words ending in 'a' are feminine).
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