Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Spanish learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary for drinks in Spanish. Knowing this vocabulary is essential when traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or ordering in a restaurant. Let's begin!
Beverages
In Spanish, the word for "drink" is "bebida." Here are some common beverages in Spanish:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| agua | AH-gwah | Water |
| café | KAH-fay | Coffee |
| té | TAY | Tea |
| refresco | reh-FREH-skoh | Soft drink |
| zumo/jugo | SOO-moh/HOO-goh | Juice |
| cerveza | sehr-VEH-sah | Beer |
| vino | BEE-noh | Wine |
Alcohol
In Spanish, "alcohol" is pronounced "al-co-HOL." Here are some common alcoholic drinks:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ron | rohn | Rum |
| vodka | BODE-kah | Vodka |
| ginebra | hee-NEH-brah | Gin |
| tequila | teh-KEE-lah | Tequila |
| whisky | WEES-kee | Whiskey |
| licor | lee-KOHR | Liqueur |
It is important to drink responsibly when consuming alcohol. In many Spanish-speaking countries, there are laws restricting the sale and consumption of alcohol to minors under the age of 18 or 21.
Hot Drinks
In Spanish, "hot drink" is "bebida caliente." Here are some common hot drinks in Spanish:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| chocolate caliente | cho-ko-LAH-teh kah-lee-EHN-teh | Hot chocolate |
| café con leche | KAH-fay kohn LEH-cheh | Coffee with milk |
| té de hierbas | TAY deh YEHRR-bahs | Herbal tea |
| agua caliente con limón | AH-gwah kah-lee-EHN-teh kohn lee-MOHN | Hot water with lemon |
In Spain, "café con leche" is a popular breakfast drink made with equal parts of coffee and milk.
Ordering a Drink
When ordering a drink in a Spanish-speaking country, it's important to know how to say "Please," "Thank you," and "I would like." Here is a dialogue to illustrate how to order a drink:
- Person 1: ¿Me da un café, por favor? (Can I have a coffee, please?)
- Person 2: Claro, ¿algo más? (Sure, anything else?)
- Person 1: No, nada más, gracias. (No, nothing else, thank you.)
Here are some useful phrases when ordering a drink:
- "Por favor" - Please
- "Gracias" - Thank you
- "Quiero/Me gustaría" - I would like
- "La cuenta, por favor" - The bill, please
It is also common to address the server as "camarero" (male) or "camarera" (female).
Fun Facts
- "Sangría" is a delicious Spanish drink made with red wine, fruit, soda water, and sugar. - In Mexico, "horchata" is a popular drink made from rice, water, cinnamon, and sugar. - In Argentina, "mate" is a traditional hot drink made by steeping dried leaves from the yerba mate plant in hot water. It is usually shared among friends and family members using a special straw called a "bombilla."
Now that you know the vocabulary for drinks in Spanish, practice by trying to order a drink in a restaurant or café. To improve your Spanish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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