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Aguardiente

Aguardiente (Colombian liquor)

ah-gwar-DYEHN-teh

What does it mean?

Aguardiente is Colombia's national drink — an anise-flavored liquor. "Irse de aguardiente" (going for aguardiente) means going out drinking. It's deeply cultural and any night out in Colombia will likely involve it.

How to use it

Knowing this word is essential for any social situation in Colombia. "¿Echamos un aguardiente?" = "Shall we have an aguardiente?"

Example sentences

Shall we have an aguardiente?

¿Echamos un aguardiente?

This aguardiente is strong!

¡Este aguardiente está fuerte!

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