chupito de tequila
/t͡ʃupito de tekila/from spelling rules
The English phrase "shot of tequila" is translated into Spanish as chupito de tequila.
This phrase refers to a small amount of tequila served in a shot glass to be drunk quickly.
What does it mean word for word?
The word chupito is a diminutive of chupo (sip/suck), literally meaning a little sip.
Which one should you use?
un trago de tequila is an informal way to express the same idea.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Un trago de tequila is an informal way to say a shot of tequila.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the term un caballito de tequila. This refers to a small glass used for tequila shots and is a colloquial way to name the drink, referring to the shape of the glass as a caballito (little horse).
How does it change in a sentence?
When ordering, you should use the indefinite article un to say un chupito de tequila.
When do people say it?
When taking a shot of tequila with others, it is customary to say ¡Salud! (Cheers!) before drinking.
Did you know?
- The name 'tequila' is actually a place name, derived from the town of Tequila in the Jalisco region of Mexico.
- In traditional Mexican culture, a caballito of tequila is often served with a slice of lime and a pinch of salt to temper the strong flavor.
- While chupito is common in Spain, using this term in some parts of Latin America might be confusing as they prefer trago or local terms for shots.
Examples in context
- ¡Vamos a tomar un trago de tequila!Let's have a shot of tequila!
- Pídeme un chupito de tequila, por favor.Order a shot of tequila for me, please.
- No quiero otro chupito de tequila.I don't want another shot of tequila.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are at a bar with friends.
- Sofía¡Vamos a celebrar! Pedid un chupito de tequila.Let's celebrate! Order a shot of tequila.
- MateoMe parece bien, Sofía. Yo invito.Sounds good, Sofía. I'll pay.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo. ¡Salud!Thanks, Mateo. Cheers!
- Mateo¡Salud! A beber el chupito de tequila.Cheers! Let's drink the shot of tequila.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chupito, de, tequila, CC BY-SA 4.0.
