atole

Thân thiện

A child enjoys a warm bowl of atole for breakfast.

Definition

1. 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

Học thuật

Noun

1. eaten as mush or as a thin gruel