Cerveza (en. Beer)
/ser.ˈβe.θa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Fermented alcoholic beverage made primarily from water, malted barley, hops, and yeast.
I will bring some beers for the party.
Llevaré unas cervezas para la fiesta.
Variety of this drink that can be classified by its flavor, aroma, and brewing process.
I love trying different types of craft beer.
Me encanta probar diferentes tipos de cerveza artesanal.
Draft beer, served directly from a keg instead of in bottles or cans.
We are going to a bar that has good draft beer.
Vamos a un bar que tiene buena cerveza de barril.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'cervisia', which refers to the drink made from barley.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go out for a beer
going out to drink beer with friends.
ir a tomar una cerveza
ice-cold beer
it refers to a beer whose flavor is better when very cold.
cerveza bien fría
to be in a beer state
in a state of relaxation or fun after consuming beer.
estar en la cerveza
Related Words
malt
Sprouted cereal used in beer production.
malta
hops
Plant used to add bitterness and aroma to beer.
lúpulo
fermentation
Biological process used in beer production.
fermentación
Slang Meanings
Beer
Let's go to the store to buy beers.
Vamos a la tienda a comprar birras.
Beer
I had a beer after work.
Me tomé una chela después del trabajo.
Pint
I'm going to order a pint of beer to go with dinner.
Voy a pedir una pinta de cerveza para acompañar la cena.