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pozole

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /pəˈzoʊleɪ/

KK: /pəˈzoʊleɪ/

noun
Definition

A traditional Mexican soup made with hominy, meat (often pork or chicken), and various seasonings, typically served with toppings like lettuce, radishes, and lime.


Example

On special occasions, my family loves to prepare a big pot of pozole for everyone to enjoy.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried pozole?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What is it exactly?
Sloth A
It's a delicious soup made with hominy and meat, usually garnished with radishes.
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I need to find a place that serves pozole.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
soup
stew
broth
Antonyms
dry
solid
stale
Root Explanation

Pozole originates from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, where 'pozole' (meaning hominy or a dish made from hominy) refers to a traditional soup or stew made with hominy and meat. The word describes a specific cultural dish that has deep roots in Mexican cuisine.

Memory Tip

Think of the Nahuatl word for hominy, which is the main ingredient in pozole, to remember that pozole is a traditional dish made from hominy.

Visually Confused Words
posole
pooler
poodle
podzol
pool
pole
podzolize
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