Aperol Spritz
/apeɾol spɾitθ/from spelling rules
The English phrase aperol spritz is used in Spanish as Aperol Spritz.
How do you pronounce it?
/apeɾol spɾitθ/
Did you know?
- While the drink is Italian, it is a staple of the hora del vermut, a traditional Spanish social window on weekend mornings before lunch.
- In many Spanish-speaking social circles, ordering an 'Aperol Spritz' is part of the 'tardeo' culture, a social phenomenon where people gather for drinks in the late afternoon instead of staying out late at night.
- The word spritz comes from the German spritzen, meaning 'to spray', but in Spanish, it is treated as a proper noun for the cocktail rather than a verb.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el cóctel de Aperol Spritz, es una bebida refrescante ideal para el veranoI love the Aperol Spritz cocktail, it's a refreshing drink perfect for summer
- El Aperol Spritz tiene un llamativo color naranja intenso que lo hace irresistibleThe Aperol Spritz has a striking intense orange color that makes it irresistible
- ¿Has probado el Aperol Spritz? Es una bebida italiana muy popular en VeneciaHave you tried the Aperol Spritz? It's a very popular Italian drink in Venice
- Quiero un Aperol Spritz, por favor.I want an Aperol Spritz, please.
- ¿Te apetece un Aperol Spritz?Do you feel like having an Aperol Spritz?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are sitting at a terrace on a sunny afternoon.
- ElenaHace mucho calor hoy, ¿verdad?It is very hot today, right?
- JavierSí, vamos a pedir un Aperol Spritz.Yes, let's order an Aperol Spritz.
- ElenaMe parece una idea excelente, Javier.That sounds like an excellent idea, Javier.
- JavierPerfecto, yo pido la primera ronda.Perfect, I will order the first round.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
