cachaça

[kɐ.ʃɐˈsɐ]
nounfemininepl: cachaças
cachaça (a Brazilian sugarcane spirit)
1. A distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice, produced in Brazil, typically clear and ranging from 38-48% alcohol by volume
Cachaça is the primary ingredient in a caipirinha cocktail.
Cachaça é o ingrediente principal de uma caipirinha.
2. Colloquially, a drink of cachaça or any alcoholic beverage
Let's grab a cachaça after work.
Vamos tomar uma cachaça depois do trabalho.
Cachaça is a distinctly Brazilian spirit with deep roots in Brazilian culture dating back to colonial times. It is the second most-produced distilled spirit in the world and is central to Brazilian identity. The caipirinha cocktail, made with cachaça, lime, sugar, and ice, is iconic in Brazil and internationally recognized. In Brazil, cachaça ranges from artisanal craft spirits to mass-produced versions, reflecting both traditional distillery methods and modern production. It holds protected geographical indication status for products made in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
aguardentepingadestilado de cana

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cachaça
Standard term throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pinga
Common colloquial alternative, especially in informal contexts
São Paulo
cachaça
Standard term, also used formally in commerce
Northeast Brazil
pinga/aguardente
Regional alternatives common in rural areas
Portugal
aguardente
Portuguese refer to similar spirits as aguardente; cachaça is recognized as specifically Brazilian

Related Words

caipirinhadestilariacana-de-açúcaralambique

Related Idioms & Phrases

uma dose de cachaça
cachaça pura
caipirinha de cachaça
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