mojito
/moˈxito/masculine
The English phrase mojito corresponds to the Spanish word mojito, which refers to a type of Cuban cocktail.
mojito is a noun used to refer to the traditional Cuban cocktail. It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: Cuban cocktail (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/moˈxito/
Did you know?
- The word mojito comes from mojo, which refers to a traditional garlic and oil sauce used in Canary Islands and Cuban cooking.
- The suffix -ito in mojito can signal cultural identity and affection rather than just indicating the drink is small in size.
- Depending on the region, a mojito might not be a drink at all, but rather a marinated dish or a small amount of sauce.
Examples in context
- ¿Me puede traer un mojito, por favor?Could you bring me a mojito, please?
- En Cuba, me gustaría disfrutar de un refrescante mojito criollo.In Cuba, I would like to enjoy a refreshing Cuban mojito.
- Un mojito es muy refrescante.A mojito is very refreshing.
- Quiero pedir un mojito, por favor.I want to order a mojito, please.
- El mojito tiene mucha menta.The mojito has a lot of mint.
Example conversation
María and Javier are sitting at a seaside bar.
- María¿Quieres un mojito, Javier?Do you want a mojito, Javier?
- JavierSí, me encantaría un mojito.Yes, I would love a mojito.
- MaríaPerfecto, yo pediré el mío también.Perfect, I will order mine too.
- JavierGracias, María.Thanks, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mojito” translations and entries mojito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mojito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
