dirty martini
/diɾti maɾtini/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dirty martini" is expressed in Spanish as dirty martini.
A dirty martini refers to a cocktail prepared with gin or vodka and vermouth, where olive brine is added to provide a salty flavor.
How do you pronounce it?
/diɾti maɾtini/
Did you know?
- If you attempt to translate 'dirty' to its literal Spanish equivalent sucio, you may inadvertently tell a waiter that your glass is actually contaminated with bacteria or grime.
- If you want to specify the olive component without using the English 'dirty', you must often specify con salmuera to ensure the brine is actually included.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for a cocktail with 'aceitunas' without specifying 'dirty', the bartender will likely serve a classic martini without the brine.
Examples in context
- Quiero un dirty martini, por favor.I want a dirty martini, please.
- Este dirty martini está muy salado.This dirty martini is very salty.
- ¿Te gustaría pedir un dirty martini?Would you like to order a dirty martini?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are sitting at a cocktail bar.
- Mateo¿Qué vas a tomar, Lucía?What are you going to drink, Lucía?
- LucíaMe apetece un dirty martini.I feel like a dirty martini.
- MateoPerfecto, yo pediré uno también.Perfect, I will order one too.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo.Thanks, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
