agua fresca

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish agua fresca (literally fresh water).

Noun

agua fresca (plural agua frescas)

  1. A tisane beverage, especially made from horchata, hibiscus or tropical fruits, which is served from large glass barrels.


Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌaɡwa ˈfɾeska/ [ˌa.ɣ̞wa ˈfɾes.ka]
  • Syllabification: a‧gua fres‧ca

Noun

agua fresca f (plural aguas frescas)

  1. agua fresca (Mexican beverage)