These hom*ophones might sound the same, but what’s the difference?
Margarita and margherita are both words in the English language. But you might not know the difference between them.
Let’s clear things up so you can use them both in your writing correctly.
- Margarita is an alcoholic beverage made with tequila and lime juice.
- Margherita is pizza made with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
You might have ordered a margarita from a bar or maybe one of your friends has. Or maybe you’ve seen it in the hugely popular show, Sex and the City.
Carrie Bradshaw’s famous Cosmopolitan is, in fact, a margarita.
It’s a popular alcoholic beverage made with tequila and lime.
Margaritas usually look like this:
Traveling through Italy means you’ll likely see an abundance of margarita pizzas.
You might also see them at your local supermarket in the frozen food section. Or at one of your favorite Italian restauarants or pizzerias.
Several brands have margherita pizza available for sale.
Margherita pizza looks like this:
What’s a hom*ophone?
A hom*ophone is a word that sounds the same as another word, but has a different meaning.
For example, these words are all hom*ophones:
- To/Two/Too
- Their/There/They’re
- Where/Wear
- Hear/Hear
- Except/Accept
Need a quick pronunciation lesson?
Pronouncing both words sounds like: MAR-GUR-EET-UH
Try it.
Here’s a video pronunciation to make it a bit easier.
We’ve covered meaning and pronunciation, but what about usage? Here’s how to use both words in a sentence.
Margarita
- I can’t wait to sip on a refreshing margarita by the pool this weekend.
- The bartender makes the best margarita I’ve ever tasted.
- She ordered a strawberry margarita with a salted rim.
- Margaritas are the perfect drink to accompany spicy Mexican food.
- We celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a pitcher of margaritas.
- The bright green color of the margarita matches the festive decor of the party.
- I love the tangy flavor of a margarita made with fresh lime juice.
- The margarita is a classic co*cktail that never goes out of style.
- I prefer my margarita on the rocks, with no salt.
- The combination of tequila, lime juice, and triple sec makes for a perfectly balanced margarita.
Margherita
- The margherita pizza is a classic Italian dish made with fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
- My favorite type of pizza is a margherita, it’s simple but delicious.
- She ordered a margherita with extra cheese and pepperoni.
- Margherita is a beautiful Italian name that means “daisy,” but it also refers to my favorite pizza.
- I found the margherita pizza in the frozen food section.
- He made a homemade margherita sauce using fresh tomatoes from his garden.
- The margherita pasta dish is a light and flavorful option for dinner. It tastes just like the pizza!
- The margherita pizza you made last night is the tastiest dinner you’ve ever made.
- She invited us all over for margherita pizza and beer.
- The margherita pizza is a quick and easy lunch option that is packed with flavor.
Margarita and margherita are words that are often confused in the English language, but that doesn’t mean you have to confuse them.
Use this article as a guide to help you learn the difference and make the right selection in your daily writing.
Have you struggled with these hom*ophones? What other hom*ophones do you have trouble with while learning the language? Let me know in the comments.
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