ron
/ˈron/masculine
“rum” in Spanish is ron. Wiktionary also lists romo.
Meaning: distilled spirit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ron | /ˈron/ | masculine |
| romo | /ˈromo/ | Belize, masculine |
The term is used to refer to the distilled spirit. When referring specifically to aged rum, you can use the phrase Ron añejo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Belize, the form romo is used instead of the standard ron. In certain areas of Mexico, particularly in Michoacán, a local rum-like spirit made from sugarcane is known as charanda.
How does it change in a sentence?
ron is a masculine noun and is used with the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈron/
Did you know?
- The Belizean word romo is a linguistic hybrid, acting as a loanblend from the English word 'rum'.
- In many Spanish-speaking Caribbean cultures, ron is not just a drink but a symbol of colonial trade history between the Americas and Europe.
Examples in context
- A finales de 1950, mi madre quería comprar una botella de ron, y el vendedor en la licoría de Ontario le preguntó, si ella tenía una autorización de su esposo.In the late 1950's, my mother wanted to buy a bottle of rum, and the clerk at the Ontario liquor store asked her, whether she had a note from her husband.This sentence is useful for seeing how ron is used in a historical context regarding a bottle of rum.Tatoeba #5427270 by Omnivoro, translation #5427150 by Dejo
- Tengo de dejar el ron.I have to lay off the rum.This sentence shows how to use ron when discussing laying off the drink.Tatoeba #8671174 by ajje, translation #8671175 by ajje
- Es un enorme barril de ron.It's a huge barrel of rum.This sentence illustrates the use of ron when describing a barrel of the spirit.Tatoeba #8671076 by ajje, translation #8671077 by ajje
- Me gustaría probar un ron añejo, por favor.I would like to try an aged rum, please.
- El ron añejo de esta región es famoso en todo el país.The aged rum from this region is famous throughout the country.
- Prepárame un roncito bien frío, por favor.Prepare me a nice cold little rum, please.
- No hay nada mejor que disfrutar de una charanda michoacana al atardecer.There's nothing better than enjoying a Michoacán charanda at sunset.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are ordering drinks at a bar.
- MateoHola. Quiero un ron con cola, por favor.Hello. I want a rum and coke, please.
- LucíaYo prefiero un ron blanco solo.I prefer a white rum neat.
- MateoEste ron sabe muy dulce, Lucía.This rum tastes very sweet, Lucía.
- LucíaSí, es un ron caribeño muy bueno.Yes, it is a very good Caribbean rum.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rum” translations and entries ron, romo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries romo, ron, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
