JARIWICHI
The residue or dregs left over after the distillation of alcohol.
Look at the JARIWICHI, you don't drink that.
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Tag: bebida
Definitions tagged bebida in the street dictionary.
BoliviaOCHATA
A cold refreshment made from coconut (typically found in the tropical lowland regions of Bolivia).
It is so hot that I am going to drink an OCHATA.
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ALOJA
A traditional drink from the Tarija region of southern Bolivia (it is usually made from carob, honey, or peanuts).
It is so hot! Let's go get an aloja.
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TOJORÍ
A traditional, thick corn-based beverage from the Andean region of Bolivia (it is served hot, made from ground white corn, and often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast drink).
I had a TOJORÍ this morning before going to work.
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API
A traditional hot, thick drink made from purple corn, very popular in Bolivia. (It is commonly served at breakfast or street stalls and flavored with cinnamon and cloves).
In this cold weather, all I crave is an API.
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Tuti fruti
A fruit salad or fruit cocktail typically served at birthday parties and celebrations.
Mommy, I want tuti fruti for my birthday, pretty please.
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PanamáGUABICHO
An alcoholic beverage produced in the Guabira region of eastern Bolivia (Guabira is a major sugar mill and distillery in the Santa Cruz department known for its cane liquor).
Tonight we are going for some GUABICHO and then out dancing.
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soda
The generic term used in Panama for any carbonated soft drink, regardless of the brand.
A: 'Babe, what soda should we order? Coca-Cola?' B: 'Oh, no, honey, soda is really bad for your health.'
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carrizo
The Panamanian term for a drinking straw (the word originally refers to a hollow reed plant).
A: Should I give you the bottle with a carrizo or just by itself? B: With a carrizo, please.
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sodero
The delivery person who brings siphons of sparkling water to homes. He drives a truck through neighborhoods, swapping crates of empty returnable bottles for full ones (in Argentina, having seltzer delivered in heavy glass or plastic siphons is a common household tradition).
Leave the siphons by the door, the sodero should be coming by any minute now.
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ArgentinaCaerse a curda
To get drunk or go on a drinking binge, typically with beer. (In small towns, the term can refer to local spirits like calentaito, a spiced alcoholic drink served warm).
Let's caernos a curda this weekend, buddy. / After the game we have to caerse a curda.
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Venezuelaestar alegre
To be tipsy or have a buzz. To be slightly intoxicated after having a few too many drinks (alegre literally means happy, used here as a euphemism for being buzzed).
- What did you drink that you are estar alegre?
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Agua de caña
A drink made from sugar cane juice squeezed fresh at the moment of serving. It is mixed with lime juice and ice to make it very refreshing. (It is typically sold by street vendors who use manual or motorized presses to extract the juice from raw stalks).
I really feel like an agua de caña right now. / That agua de caña was so good.
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Granizado
A slushie or frappe style drink made in a blender with plenty of ice and fruit or liquor. (In Venezuela, these are common refreshing treats sold at street stalls and cafes.)
Please, I'd like a blackberry Granizado. / I loved the coffee Granizado, or frappuccino.
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pajita
A plastic drinking straw, typically provided at neighborhood corner stores (kioscos) when buying a soda.
- Do you want a pajita? - No, I will drink straight from the bottle.
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soda
Sparkling water dispensed from a pressurized siphon bottle (in Argentina, this term refers specifically to carbonated water and never to flavored soft drinks, which are called gaseosas).
I drink my wine with soda.
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Raspa'o
A street food snack made of shaved ice served in a cone, topped with flavored syrup and condensed milk (it is a popular refreshment sold by street vendors across Panama).
I am so thirsty, I really want a raspa'o. | I have forbidden my son from eating raspa'o because the dentist found cavities.
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Champú
Slang for champagne or sparkling wine (the word is a play on the phonetic similarity to the Spanish word for shampoo).
- Shall we have a little Champú?
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unas aguas
A colloquial way to suggest going for drinks or grabbing a few beers (referring to alcoholic drinks as waters is a common lighthearted euphemism).
I think Friday night calls for unas aguas.
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Perúchesco
A soda or carbonated soft drink. (The phrase para los chescos refers to a small tip or a modest bribe given for a minor favor).
Let's buy some chescos for the party. / Help me out and I will give you something for the chescos.
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Méxicotinto
The common shorthand for red wine in Argentina. While white and rosé are called by their colors, any red variety is simply referred to as tinto regardless of the specific grape (red wine is a staple of Argentine social life and traditional barbecues).
Come over to my place for dinner. We will get together and have a tinto.
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Chichero
A street vendor who sells chicha (a thick, sweet, and creamy Venezuelan drink made from rice or pasta, milk, and sugar, usually topped with cinnamon and condensed milk).
The chichero on the corner makes an amazing chicha.
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Fororo
A hot or cold beverage made from toasted corn flour. (This drink is a traditional, budget-friendly staple often served for breakfast or to children).
"Mom, I want to drink some fororo."
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Pelipitusco
In Salamanca, this describes someone who is tipsy or has a buzz going, having reached a pleasant state of being merry without being completely wasted.
Lay off the beer for a while, pelipitusco.
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EspañaFresca
A casual, slangy term for a cold beer (literally a cold one).
Hey boss, can you bring me a Fresca?
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Taco
A chocolate-flavored malted drink powder (Taco was a popular brand in Venezuela known for its grainy texture).
Taco is not like Toddy, Taco is grainy.
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chicha
A sweet, thick, creamy drink made from oats, served cold and topped with cinnamon, condensed milk, and chocolate chips (in Venezuela, it is a popular non-alcoholic street drink often sold from specialized carts).
'The chicha from the corner is the best I have ever tasted' and 'They always sell chichas at schools.'
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Cerelac
A popular brand of instant powdered wheat cereal and milk that is prepared as a thick drink or porridge. (While marketed for children, it is a beloved staple in Venezuela consumed by people of all ages as a snack or comfort food).
My mom makes Cerelac with fruit. Cerelac is really delicious.
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Pinta
A glass used for drinking beer, usually holding half a liter (500ml). A smaller 250ml size, called a media Pinta, is also common. (In Argentina, this term is primarily used in craft beer bars).
Do you want to go for some pintas this Friday?
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Toddy
A chocolate-flavored malted milk drink that is incredibly popular in Venezuela (it is an iconic brand synonymous with childhood and a staple in most households).
If you did not drink Toddy, you did not have a childhood. To this day, we all love Toddy.
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Chupi
A vulgar way to refer to booze or alcoholic beverages.
You have to cut back on the chupi or you are going to end up in a bad way!
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Culei
An instant powdered drink mix, referring to any brand of fruit-flavored drink powder (a genericized trademark derived from the brand Kool-Aid, popular in Panama since the 1970s).
"Go to the store and buy a culei for lunch" : "I don't like culei because it is not very nutritious"
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chicha
Any type of drink made from fruit. (In Panama, this refers to everyday, non-alcoholic fruit juices or sweetened fruit-based drinks, unlike the fermented corn beverage of the same name found in other regions).
Eat first, don't fill your stomach with chicha. | Roberto doesn't like orange chicha, he says it makes him feel sick.
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Espicha
A social gathering or informal party typical of Asturias where people drink cider and eat various snacks (traditionally held in a cider mill to celebrate the opening of a new barrel).
Tomorrow afternoon we are going to an Espicha.
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Zurra
A regional name used in Murcia for sangria, a punch made of wine and fruit. (Murcia is an area in southeastern Spain).
I am going to have a glass of zurra.
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Chirrisco
Homemade moonshine or liquor made from fermented corn or sugarcane. It is primarily consumed in the countryside (in Panama, the interior refers to rural provinces outside the capital city).
There is nothing better to go with your meals than a nice cold chirrisco | Sir, how much are you selling the chirrisco for?
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Colita
A shorthand for Frescolita, a popular red-colored Venezuelan soft drink with a very sweet flavor similar to cream soda. (Frescolita is a national brand and a staple at parties and casual meals).
Give me two large frescolitas. I love frescolita.
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Esnobor
In some towns in eastern Venezuela, this is the name for a snow cone or shaved ice treat topped with flavored syrup (in other regions, these are typically called raspado or cepillado).
Give me a red soda esnobor and I ran out of esnobor.
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miche
A strong alcoholic drink, similar to moonshine, also used to refer to the smell of booze (it specifically refers to a potent clear spirit from the Venezuelan Andes).
This room reeks of miche!
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Polo
An ice cream or popsicle (specific to the city of Maracaibo). Unlike in other Latin American countries, it is not used to mean a boyfriend or a shirt.
A strawberry Polo, please. I prefer chocolate or vanilla polos.
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Polero
A street vendor who sells popsicles or ice cream bars (in Venezuela, a polo is a common term for a popsicle, typically sold from portable coolers or carts).
"There is a Polero on the corner" and "There should be a Polero nearby."
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Mini
A large plastic cup, typically holding between half a liter and a full liter, used in Madrid for serving beer or mixed drinks at bars and street festivals. The name is ironic because the cup is actually quite big, leading to a local joke that it is a small drink that needs to be refilled constantly (in Madrid, these large cups are a staple of nightlife and social gatherings).
Hand me a mini of beer.
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Pulque
A traditional alcoholic beverage made from the fermented stalks of the agave plant.
Pulque is very nutritious.
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República Dominicanauna fria
A cold beer (it refers to the local preference for serving beer at extremely low temperatures, often chilled until a layer of frost forms on the bottle).
Give me una fria.
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Oranche
An orange soda or orange-flavored soft drink (derived from the phonetic pronunciation of the English word orange).
I don't drink Oranche drinks. I don't have anything Oranche right now.
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Oranchon
A large bottle of Orange Crush soda that was sold in the past (the name combines the brand name with the Spanish suffix -on, meaning big).
Do you remember the Oranchon? That reminds me of the Oranchon.
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Horchata
A refreshing drink made from ground sesame seeds, water, and sugar. (While horchata is rice-based in many other countries, the Venezuelan version is typically made with sesame seeds).
I want two glasses of horchata, please. I do not know how you can drink horchata.
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Duro frio
A frozen snack made of fruit juice or flavored water, typically sold in a small plastic tube or bag. It is similar to a freeze pop. (In Venezuela, these are popular street treats also known as chupi-chupi)
Give me two blackberry duro frio. I do not like the orange duro frio.
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