trago doble
/tɾaɡo doble/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "double shot" is trago doble.
This phrase refers to a drink that contains two portions of a spirit or an espresso.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of trago, which literally means "gulp" or "swallow" and doble, which means "double".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "double shots", both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized to form tragos dobles.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾaɡo doble/
Did you know?
- The word trago is an etymological relative of the English word 'tragus', which refers to the small pointed part of the outer ear.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, trago can be used as a euphemism for any alcoholic beverage or a cocktail, regardless of the size of the pour.
- While trago doble is used for alcohol, in a cafe, a double espresso is more commonly called a doble or café doble.
Examples in context
- En el desayuno, prefiero tomar mi café con doble medida de café.For breakfast, I prefer to have my coffee with a double shot of coffee.
- ¿Me puedes preparar un café con doble carga de espresso, por favor?Can you make me a coffee with a double shot of espresso, please?
- Ella prefiere un trago doble de tequila.She prefers a double shot of tequila.
- ¿Me puedes dar un trago doble de ron?Can you give me a double shot of rum?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a bar ordering drinks.
- Alejandro¿Qué vas a tomar, Sofía?What are you going to drink, Sofía?
- SofíaQuiero un trago doble de ginebra.I want a double shot of gin.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo también quiero uno.Perfect, I want one too.
- SofíaEl camarero ya viene.The waiter is already coming.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doble, trago, CC BY-SA 4.0.
