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colada

1 5.1

A smooth drink made by straining fruit or grain

noun
/kəˈlɑːdə/

: colada

The bartender crafted a delicious colada using ripe fruit and coconut milk.

Examples

I enjoyed a refreshing colada made with fresh coconut and pineapple on a hot summer day.
I love a refreshing colada on a hot day.
After dinner, they offered a refreshing colada made from tropical fruits.
The market stall sold a traditional corn colada that was both sweet and creamy.
She enjoyed a cold colada on a hot afternoon, savoring its smooth texture.
Do you want a colada with your lunch?
After the hike, we celebrated with a smooth colada that cooled us down instantly.

Synonyms

beverage

vscolada

166 1.7

A drink other than water, for example tea or juice

is made by straining solids like fruit or grains into a smooth liquid

Compounds

pina colada

1 4.6

A cold sweet drink made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream, blended with ice

How Smooth

clear liquid diet

Specialized

1 3.7

colada

1 5.1

pulpy

5 4.5

Surface Forms

colada singular

coladas plural

Etymology

Colada for a smooth drink comes from Spanish colar 'to strain'. A colada is made by straining fruit or grain so you end up with a smooth, liquid drink.