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liquor

[ˈlɪkər]
nounmasculinepl: liquors
bebida alcoólica
1. An alcoholic drink, especially spirits as distinguished from wine or beer
He ordered a glass of liquor at the bar.
Ele pediu um copo de bebida alcoólica no bar.
2. Any liquid substance, especially one used in a process or preparation
The meat was cooked in a liquor of herbs and spices.
A carne foi cozida em um líquido de ervas e especiarias.
NYC Slang
booze
Synonyms
alcoholspiritsdrinkbeverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bebida alcoólica
Most common formal term
General Brazilian
bebida destilada
Used when referring specifically to distilled spirits
Portugal
bebida espirituosa
Formal legal/technical term
Colloquial (Brazil)
pinga
Informal term, especially for cachaça

Related Idioms & Phrases

liquor store - loja de bebidas alcoólicas
in liquor - embriagado, alcoolizado
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