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Advanced Audio Blog S3 #3

Bebidas Tradicionales: Traditional
Peruvian Drinks

CONTENTS
2 Spanish
2 English
3 Vocabulary
4 Sample Sentences
5 Cultural Insight

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 SPANISH

1. Bebidas tradicionales

2. En el Perú tenemos diversas bebidas que suelen acompañar nuestras comidas. Una de
las bebidas de mayor consumo a nivel nacional es la chicha morada. La chicha morada
es un refresco que se prepara a base de maíz morado hervido al cual se le suele
agregar trozos de piña, azúcar, membrillo, jugo de limón y canela. Este refresco es
originario de la zona andina de mi país, sin embargo como mencioné al principio, en la
actualidad es consumido a nivel nacional. Además de tener un rico sabor, la chicha
morada posee propiedades beneficiosas para la salud. Entre sus propiedades se
destaca que baja la presión sanguínea y el colesterol, entre otros.

3. El consumo de chicha morada a nivel nacional ha crecido tanto que incluso su consumo
ha alcanzado al de la Coca Cola. Es posible encontrar esta bebida casi en cualquier
sitio gracias a la venta de chicha morada en botellas o latas, cosa que antes no se solía
dar.

4. Otra bebida nacional es la Inca Kola. Esta bebida gaseosa es originaria del Perú cuyo
principal ingrediente es la planta hierba luisa. Sin embargo su fórmula se mantiene en
estricto secreto. Esta gaseosa de color amarillo y sabor dulce es una de las dos únicas
gaseosas en el mundo que ha podido superar en ventas a la Coca Cola en su país de
origen. La Inca Kola es la bebida nacional que combina con toda clase de comida
peruana, motivo por el cual esta bebida se sigue manteniendo como la bebida de mayor
consumo entre los peruanos.

5. ¡Que tengan una buena semana!

ENGLISH

1. Traditional Peruvian Drinks

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2. In Peru, there are several drinks that often accompany our meals. One of the most widely
consumed beverages nationwide is the "chicha morada." "Chicha morada" is a drink that
is prepared from boiled purple corn and pineapple pieces, sugar, quince, lemon juice,
and cinnamon are often added. This drink originated in the Andean region of my country,
but as I mentioned at the beginning, it is now consumed nationwide. Besides its rich
flavor, "chicha morada" has beneficial health properties. Among its enhancing properties
are that it lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, among others.

3. "Chicha" consumption nationwide has grown so much that it has even reached the
consumption of Coca-Cola. You can find this drink almost anywhere thanks to the sale of
"chicha morada" in bottles or cans, which previously were not used.

4. Another national drink is Inca Kola. This soft drink is native of Peru, whose main
ingredient is the lemongrass plant. However, its formula is kept in strict confidence. This
yellow soda of sweet taste is one of only two drinks in the world that has overcome the
Coca-Cola sales in their country of origin. The Inca Kola is the national drink that goes
well with all sorts of Peruvian foods, which is why this drink is still maintained as the most
consumed beverage among Peruvians.

5. Have a great week!

VOCABULARY

S panish English C lass Ge nde r

superar to exceed, go beyond verb

originario, -a native

presión sanguínea blood pressure phrase

refresco soft drink noun masculine

membrillo quince

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 propiedad property noun feminine

consumo consuption noun masculine

to emphasize, to
destacar enhance verb

beneficioso beneficial adjective masculine

to succeed, to reach,
alcanzar to achieve, to catch verb

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Pedro pudo superar todas las Esta planta es originaria de mi país.

dificultades de la prueba.
"This plant is native to my country."
"Pedro was able to overcome all the
difficulties of the test."

Estoy tranquila al saber que mi Me encanta tomar un refresco bien

mamá tiene la presión sanguínea helado después de entrenar.
normal.
"I love to drink a cold soda after
"I feel relieved knowing that my training."
mom has normal blood pressure."

El refresco de naranja está muy Mi primo prepara la mejor

rico. mermelada de membrillo que he
comido.
"The orange soft drink is really
good." "My cousin prepares the best
quince jam I've ever eaten."

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Mi amiga posee muchas El consumo de bebidas alcohólicas
propiedades en toda la ciudad. está prohibido en este lugar.

"My friend owns many properties "The consumption of alcoholic

throughout the city." beverages is prohibited in this
place."

Es importante destacar el apoyo de Te recomiendo tomar estas

María en este importante evento.
"It is important to emphasize Maria's
help in this important event."
vitaminas pues son beneficiosas
para la salud.
"I recommend that you take these
vitamins as they are beneficial to
your health."

Las ventas de este mes han Alejandro, ¿me podés alcanzar ese
alcanzado una cifra récord para la vaso por fa'?
compañía.
"Alejandro, can you pass me that
"Sales this month have reached a glass please?"
record for the company."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

Is My Peruvian Drink Spiked?

Chicha is a term we use for varieties of fermented and nonfermented beverages. Chicha may
also be made from cassava root, maize, grape, apple, or other fruits. If you are in Peru, you
may also hear about chicha de jora and masato; the first one is a drink made by germinating
maize, and the second one is made from fermented cassava root.

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