cóctel
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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "coctel."
el cóctel(
kohk
-
tehl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (beverage)
No tengo ganas de tomar cerveza. Me voy a pedir un cóctel.I'm not in the mood for beer. I'll have a cocktail.
2. (culinary)
a. cocktail
Pedimos ceviche y dos cócteles de langostinos.We ordered ceviche and two shrimp cocktails.
3. (event)
a. cocktail party
El embajador organizó un cóctel para recibir a los diplomáticos.The ambassador organized a cocktail party to welcome the diplomats.
4. (weaponry)
a. cocktail
Un manifestante arrojó un cóctel molotov a un coche de la policía.A protester threw a Molotov cocktail at a police car.
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