bourbon
/ˈbouɾbon/masculine
bourbon is the Spanish word for bourbon.
bourbon refers to the specific type of whiskey. When you want to refer to a single serving or a shot of the drink, you can use the phrase un trago de bourbon.
Meaning: type of whiskey (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and is used with the definite article el, forming the phrase el bourbon.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbouɾbon/
Did you know?
- Unlike in English, where 'bourbon' is strictly a drink, the word borbón in Spanish also refers to the House of Bourbon, the royal dynasty that ruled Spain and France.
- In some Latin American regions, ordering un trago can refer to a shot of bourbon or any strong spirit, as the word trago literally means 'a swallow' or 'a gulp'.
- While English speakers use 'bourbon' as a primary noun, many Spanish speakers treat it as a niche sub-category. The broader, more common term used for almost any whiskey in Spanish is simply whisky.
Examples in context
- El bourbon está hecho de maíz.Bourbon is made from corn.Tatoeba #1427686 by peibolvig, translation #35600 by CK
- Tom se sirvió otro trago de bourbon.Tom poured himself another shot of bourbon.This sentence shows how to use the phrase for a shot of bourbon.Tatoeba #4185946 by wallebot, translation #2957685 by CK
- Prefiero el bourbon con mucho hielo.I prefer bourbon with lots of ice.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a bar.
- Javier¿Qué quieres beber, Elena?What do you want to drink, Elena?
- ElenaQuiero un bourbon con hielo, por favor.I want a bourbon on the rocks, please.
- JavierEs una buena elección.That is a good choice.
- ElenaSí, me encanta el sabor del bourbon.Yes, I love the taste of bourbon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bourbon” translations and entries bourbon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
