How do you use "Short" in a sentence?

I'll have a short—whisky, neat. Anyone for a short before we go? Shorts and mixers, please.

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Q: What does "Short" mean?

A small measure of spirits; a shot. A 'short' is a spirit served in a small glass—whisky, gin, vodka, etc. It contrasts with 'long drinks' like pints or mixed drinks. British pub measures for shorts are typically 25ml or 35ml (single) or double that. 'Just a short' suggests a quick drink.

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Significado: A small measure of spirits; a shot.

少量烈酒；一小杯。

Una medida pequeña de licor; un chupito.

少量のスピリッツ。ショット。

소량의 스피릿. 샷.

A 'short' is a spirit served in a small glass—whisky, gin, vodka, etc. It contrasts with 'long drinks' like pints or mixed drinks. British pub measures for shorts are typically 25ml or 35ml (single) or double that. 'Just a short' suggests a quick drink.

「Short」是用小杯装的烈酒——威士忌、杜松子酒、伏特加等。与品脱或混合饮品等「long drinks（长饮）」相对。英国酒吧的short标准量通常是25毫升或35毫升（单份），或双倍。「Just a short」暗示只是快速喝一杯。

Un «short» es un licor servido en un vaso pequeño: whisky, ginebra, vodka, etc. Contrasta con los «long drinks» como las pintas o las bebidas combinadas. Las medidas británicas para shorts son normalmente 25 ml o 35 ml (individual) o el doble. «Just a short» sugiere una copa rápida.

「ショート」は小さいグラスで提供されるスピリッツ——ウイスキー、ジン、ウォッカなど。パイントやミックスドリンクなどの「ロングドリンク」と対比される。イギリスのパブでのショートの標準量は25mlまたは35ml（シングル）、あるいはその倍。「Just a short」はさっと1杯飲むことを示唆する。

쇼트는 작은 잔에 제공되는 스피릿—위스키, 진, 보드카 등입니다. 파인트나 칵테일 같은 '롱 드링크'와 대비됩니다. 영국 펍에서 쇼트의 표준 양은 싱글 기준 25ml 또는 35ml이고 더블은 그 두 배입니다. 'Just a short'는 가볍게 한 잔하겠다는 뜻입니다.

Ejemplos

I'll have a short—whisky, neat.
我来杯short——威士忌，纯饮
Tomaré un chupito de whisky solo
ショートにする——ウイスキーをストレートで
쇼트로 할게요—위스키 스트레이트로.
Anyone for a short before we go?
走之前谁要来杯short？
¿Alguien quiere un corto antes de irnos?
出かける前にショート1杯いかが？
나가기 전에 쇼트 한 잔 할 사람?
Shorts and mixers, please.
烈酒和调配饮料，谢谢
Licores y mezcladores, por favor
ショートとミキサーをお願いします
쇼트에 믹서 주세요.

Pronunciación

/ʃɔːt/

Guía de uso

Contexto: pub, spirits, quick drink

Tono: casual, practical

✓ Correcto

A short
一杯烈酒
un corto
ショート
쇼트 한 잔
Just a short
就来一小杯
solo un corto
ショートだけ
쇼트만 한 잔
Shorts all round
每人一杯烈酒
cortos para todos
全員にショート
다 같이 쇼트

Errores comunes

Refers to spirits generally, not a specific type
British measures differ from American—typically smaller

Origen e historia

The term distinguishes spirits (served in short glasses, small volumes) from long drinks (pints, mixed drinks in tall glasses). It became standard pub terminology for ordering spirits.

Etimología: From the short glass used for spirits

Primera vez registrado: Traditional pub terminology

Contexto cultural

Era: Traditional to present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British pub culture

Regional notes: British pub terminology.

Variaciones

ShortA shortShorts

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