Gaseosas (en. Soft drinks)

/ɡa.se.o.sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Beverages that contain carbon dioxide, which gives them bubbles.
At the restaurant, I ordered a soda to accompany the meal.
En el restaurante pedí una gaseosa para acompañar la comida.
Variety of soft drinks, which may be flavored or not.
Fruit sodas are very refreshing in summer.
Las gaseosas de frutas son muy refrescantes en verano.
Sweet and fizzy drink, commonly consumed at parties.
Children really enjoy sodas at birthday parties.
Los niños disfrutan mucho las gaseosas en las fiestas de cumpleaños.

Etymology

From the term 'gaseosa', derived from the word 'gaseoso', which refers to the presence of gas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lemon soda
Carbonated drink with a lemon flavor.
gaseosa de limón
have a soda
Expression that invites someone to drink a refreshing beverage.
toma una gaseosa
soda without sugar
Reference to a carbonated drink without sweeteners.
gaseosa sin azúcar

Related Words

soft drink
Beverage that is not necessarily carbonated; it can be juice or tea.
refresco
carbonated
That contains carbon dioxide, which produces bubbles.
carbonatada
drink
Any liquid that can be consumed, including water, juices, among others.
bebida

Slang Meanings

Coke (Coca-Cola) in some countries
Can you bring me a soda? I'm talking about a Coke.
¿Me traes una gaseosa? Estoy hablando de una Coke.
Chávez in some regions (used humorously)
Let's go buy some sodas for the game! Don't forget the Chávez.
¡Vamos a comprar unas gaseosas para el partido! No olvides el Chávez.