How is the word por excelencia translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Quintessential
adjective

Que es el ejemplo más típico de algo.

Being the most typical example of something.

Examples with “por excelencia”

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  • Es la bebida de verano por excelencia. — It is the quintessential summer drink.

  • ¿Dirías que los vaqueros son la ropa de trabajo por excelencia? — Would you say jeans are the quintessential work clothes?

  • La cena familiar por excelencia termina con tarta. — The quintessential family dinner ends with pie.

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