Jameson
/xameson/from spelling rules
Jameson is the Spanish way to refer to the brand of Irish whiskey.
The term refers specifically to the brand of Irish whiskey.
How do you pronounce it?
/xameson/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the letter 'j' is pronounced as a breathy 'h' sound. This means that while English speakers say 'Jameson', a Spanish speaker will typically pronounce the brand as Hameson.
- While the name is universal, an English speaker ordering 'un Jameson' in a Spanish-speaking bar is using a brand name as a common noun for the drink itself.
- When ordering Jameson in a Spanish-speaking country, you will often hear it paired with con hielo if you want it on the rocks or solo if you want it neat.
Examples in context
- Me gusta el Jameson con hielo.I like Jameson on ice.
- ¿Tienes una botella de Jameson?Do you have a bottle of Jameson?
- Vamos a comprar Jameson para la fiesta.We are going to buy Jameson for the party.
Example conversation
Two friends are at a liquor store.
- ElenaJavier, ¿compramos Jameson?Javier, shall we buy Jameson?
- JavierSí, Elena, es mi favorito.Yes, Elena, it is my favorite.
- ElenaPerfecto, busquémoslo en este pasillo.Perfect, let's look for it in this aisle.
- JavierAquí está la botella.Here is the bottle.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
