atole
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of beverage or thin porridge: Atole is a traditional warm drink or thin gruel made from masa (corn dough), water, and flavorings, often consumed in Mexico and Central America.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- For breakfast, she prepared a comforting cup of atole flavored with cinnamon.
- Atole is often served during the holidays, especially on Dia de los Muertos.
Advanced Usage
- "Champurrado": a specific, chocolate-flavored variant of atole.
- Champurrado is a richer, chocolate-based atole often enjoyed with tamales.
Variants and Related Words
- Atole de arroz: a version of atole made with rice.
- Atole de arroz is a common variation in some regions.
Synonyms
- Gruel: a thin porridge made by boiling cereal in water or milk.
- Porridge: a dish consisting of oatmeal or another meal or cereal boiled in water or milk.
Related Phrases
- "Drinking atole": the common action associated with consuming this beverage.
- The family gathered around the fire, drinking atole to warm up.
Related Idioms
Noun
- eaten as mush or as a thin gruel
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