limonada
/limoˈnada/feminine
The English word lemonade is translated into Spanish as limonada.
limonada is a noun used to refer to a still beverage.
Meaning: still beverage (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from limón (lemon) and the suffix -ada, which denotes a preparation or a product made from a specific ingredient.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Spain, gaseosa de limón can be used to refer to a carbonated lemonade.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, it is preceded by the feminine articles la (singular) or las (plural).
How do you pronounce it?
/limoˈnada/
Did you know?
- The word limón refers to the fruit, but unlike the yellow lemons common in English-speaking supermarkets, it often describes the small, green, highly acidic limes used in Spanish cooking.
- The Spanish word for lemon, limón, was borrowed from the Arabic word laymūn, which reflects the Moorish influence on Spanish agriculture.
- The suffix -ada in limonada is also used to describe physical blows, such as una bofetada for 'a slap'.
Examples in context
- Ellos beben mucha limonada.They drink a lot of lemonade.This sentence is useful for describing how much limonada someone drinks.Tatoeba #987248 by Shishir, translation #986412 by riccioberto
- Tom bebió un sorbo de limonada.Tom took a sip of lemonade.This sentence is useful for describing a sip of limonada.Tatoeba #3300137 by marcelostockle, translation #2958331 by CK
- La limonada está demasiado dulce.The lemonade is too sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the sweetness of limonada.Tatoeba #1810599 by Shishir, translation #5442685 by tabular
- Me gustaría una limonada, por favor.I would like a lemonade, please.
- Me traes un vaso de agua de limón, por favor?Can you bring me a glass of lemonade, please?
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Example conversation
Sofia and Alejandro are sitting at a cafe on a hot day.
- Sofía¿Quieres una limonada, Alejandro?Do you want a lemonade, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, me encantaría una limonada bien fría.Yes, I would love a very cold lemonade.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo pediré la mía también.Perfect, I will order mine too.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thank you, Sofia, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lemonade” translations and entries limonada, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
