cerveza
standard
The word for beer in Puerto Rico is cerveza. In casual talk people ask for una fría, literally "a cold one".
Meaning: alcoholic drink brewed from grain (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| cerveza | standard |
| una fría | casual, Puerto Rico |
To order, say Una cerveza, por favor. At a kiosk or bar you can also name a brand, such as Medalla, a popular local beer.
When do people say it?
Medalla Light is the best known Puerto Rican beer brand and is a common sight at beach kiosks and parties.
Did you know?
- Medalla is a beer brewed in Puerto Rico.
Examples in context
- Una cerveza, por favor.One beer, please.
- ¿Quieres una fría?Do you want a cold one?
- La cerveza está bien fría.The beer is very cold.
Example conversation
Ernesto and his friend Raúl order drinks at a beach kiosk in Luquillo.
- ErnestoDos cervezas, por favor.Two beers, please.
- RaúlQue estén bien frías.Make them very cold.
- ErnestoSalud.Cheers.
