Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aguardente
noun
/aɡwarˈdɛ̃tʃi/
Definition
Aguardente is a strong alcoholic beverage that is distilled from fermented fruit or grain.
Examples
- Aguardente is commonly produced in Portugal and Brazil.
- After dinner, they served a shot of aguardente to help digestion.
- This aguardente is made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley.
Meaning
The term is often used to refer to a variety of spirits, particularly in Portuguese-speaking countries, where it represents different types of distilled drinks.
Synonyms
- Brandy
- Distilled spirits
- Fire water