atole
/aˈtole/masculine
The Spanish phrase atole means cornmeal beverage. If unsure, use atole. Wiktionary also lists atol.
Meaning: cornmeal beverage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| atole | /aˈtole/ | masculine |
| atol | /aˈtol/ | masculine |
To specify the flavor of the atole, use the preposition de followed by the ingredient, such as atole de chocolate (chocolate atole).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Ecuador, the term Colada morada is used to refer to a similar drink made from purple corn.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈtole/
Did you know?
- The word atole is a direct descendant of the Nahuatl word ātōlli, which was the staple food of the Aztec Empire.
- In certain Mexican regions, a salty version called atole salado is consumed, which differs significantly from the sweet versions usually taught to learners.
- Because it is a warm beverage, 'atole' is often served as a ritualistic drink during the 'Día de los Muertos' celebrations in Mexico.
Examples in context
- Mi abuelita hizo atole de avena.My grandma made oatmeal atole.Tatoeba #9393228 by ignacio, translation #9393229 by DJ_Saidez
- Mi abuelita nos hizo atole de avena.My grandma made us some oatmeal atole.Tatoeba #9399037 by ignacio, translation #9399034 by DJ_Saidez
- ¡Toma este vaso de atole de maíz!Drink this cup of corn atole.Tatoeba #4980336 by nonong, translation #9949596 by DJ_Saidez
- Ofreceremos atole como bebida tradicional en la reunión.We will offer atole as the traditional drink at the meeting.
- Espero que disfrute de nuestra deliciosa bebida de maíz.I hope you enjoy our delicious corn drink.
- ¡Vamos a preparar un rico atole para el desayuno!Let's make a delicious atole for breakfast!
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are in the kitchen on a cold morning.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿quieres un poco de atole?Alejandro, do you want some atole?
- AlejandroSí, Sofía, me encanta el atole caliente.Yes, Sofía, I love hot atole.
- SofíaEs un atole de maíz muy dulce.It is a very sweet cornmeal beverage.
- AlejandroSe ve delicioso, gracias.It looks delicious, thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “atole” translations and entries atole, atol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atole, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
