Chupitos
/t͡ʃupitos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "shots" can be translated to Spanish as Chupitos.
When referring to small glasses of spirits intended to be drunk quickly in one swallow, use Chupitos. However, if you are referring to medical shots, the term used is Inyecciones.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term Chupitos is a popular and informal way to describe alcoholic shots. Depending on the context, the singular form chupito is also considered a colloquial term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Chupitos is a popular term used in many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain, to describe alcoholic shots.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is chupito, while the plural form is chupitos.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃupitos/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use Chupitos when referring to medical injections. Instead, use Inyecciones.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear the word caballito used instead of chupito to refer to a shot of tequila.
- The word chupito comes from the verb chupar, which means 'to suck' or 'to lick'. It implies the action of sucking the liquid from the glass.
- While chupitos refers to the drink, a 'shot' in the context of a camera is called una toma. Using chupito for photography would be nonsensical to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- Necesito ponerme inyecciones contra la gripe.I need to get flu shots
- ¡Vamos a tomar unos chupitos esta noche!Let's have some shots tonight!
- Pidamos unos chupitos para celebrar.Let's order some shots to celebrate.
- No me gustan los chupitos de tequila.I don't like tequila shots.
- ¿Quieres tomar unos chupitos de licor?Do you want to have some liqueur shots?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a bar on a Friday night.
- JavierElena, ¿pedimos unos chupitos?Elena, shall we order some shots?
- ElenaSí, pero que no sean muy fuertes.Yes, but let them not be too strong.
- JavierVale, yo pido unos de fruta.Okay, I'll order some fruit ones.
- ElenaPerfecto, me parece una buena idea.Perfect, that sounds like a good idea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
