cuba libre

Cu·ba li·bre

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo-buh-lee-bruh]
- /ˈkyu bəˈli brə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo-buh-lee-bruh]
- /ˈkyu bəˈli brə/

Definitions of cuba libre words

noun cuba libre a drink of rum, cola, lime juice, and ice 3
noun cuba libre a drink of rum and cola. 1

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Origin of cuba libre

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < Spanish: literally, free Cuba (a toast used in the uprising against Spain in 1895)

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Parts of speech for Cuba libre

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cuba libre popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cuba libre usage trend in Literature

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