Refresco (en. Soda)

/refˈres.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refreshing drink, usually carbonated and flavored.
I like to have a soda in the afternoon.
Me gusta tomar un refresco en la tarde.
Drink used to accompany meals.
I ordered a soda to go with my pizza.
Pedí un refresco para acompañar mi pizza.
Canned or bottled product that is sold in stores.
In the supermarket, there are many brands of soda.
En el supermercado, hay muchas marcas de refresco.

Etymology

From the verb 'refrescar', which means to make something fresh.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fruit soda
Drink made based on fruits.
refresco de fruta
to have a soda
To consume a cold drink, generally non-alcoholic.
tomar un refresco
natural soda
Drink without artificial additives.
refresco natural

Related Words

drink
Any liquid that is consumed.
bebida
fizzy drink
Carbonated and sweet drink.
gaseosa
juices
Liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.
jugos

Slang Meanings

Cold and refreshing drink.
I'm going to buy a 'refri' to take away.
Voy a comprar un 'refri' para llevar.
Soda or carbonated drink.
At the party, there's only 'soda' to drink.
En la fiesta solo hay 'soda' para tomar.