otra cerveza, por favor
/ˈotɾa θeɾˈbeθa poɾ faˈboɾ/word by word
In Spanish, "another beer, please" is expressed as otra cerveza, por favor.
This phrase is a polite request used when you want an additional beer. If the context of the beer is already established, you can also say una más, por favor to mean "one more, please".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of otra (another/other), cerveza (beer) and por favor (please).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word otra is the feminine form of "another" used to agree with the feminine noun cerveza. If you are ordering a masculine drink instead, such as un vino (a wine), you should change the word to otro.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈotɾa θeɾˈbeθa poɾ faˈboɾ/
Did you know?
- While por favor is the standard for 'please', in some highly informal settings, you might hear the phrase me pones otra, which literally means 'put another one for me'.
- In Spain, ordering otra caña specifically requests a small glass of draught beer, which is often served more frequently to keep the beer cold.
- The word por in por favor has a sibling in English: the Latin-derived 'pro', which is used in English prefixes like 'pro-choice' or 'pro-active'.
Examples in context
- Para mi hermano, otra cerveza, por favor.Another beer for my brother, please.
- Mesero, otra cerveza, por favor.Waiter, another beer, please.
Example conversation
Javier and María are sitting at a bar.
- Javier¿Quieres algo más, María?Do you want something else, María?
- MaríaSí, otra cerveza, por favor.Yes, another beer, please.
- JavierYo también quiero una más.I want one more too.
- MaríaPerfecto, voy a pedir las dos.Perfect, I am going to order both.
