cerveza rubia
/θeɾbeθa ɾubja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "blonde beer" is translated into Spanish as cerveza rubia.
This phrase refers to a pale, light-colored beer, which is typically a lager or pilsner.
Which one should you use?
While cerveza rubia is the standard way to say blonde beer, you may also encounter the slang term birra rubia.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾbeθa ɾubja/
Did you know?
- While cerveza rubia refers to the color, in many Spanish-speaking countries, ordering a caña specifically refers to a small glass of draught blonde beer.
- Although rubia means blonde, the opposite of a cerveza rubia is a cerveza negra (black beer), rather than a cerveza castaña (brown beer).
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a beer la rubia is a common personification, treating the drink as if it were a blonde woman.
Examples in context
- Quiero una cerveza rubia.I want a blonde beer.
- ¿Te gusta la birra rubia?Do you like blonde beer?
- Prefiero una cerveza rubia bien fría.I prefer a very cold blonde beer.
- ¿Tienes alguna cerveza rubia en la carta?Do you have any blonde beer on the menu?
- Esta cerveza rubia es muy ligera.This blonde beer is very light.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are sitting at a sunny outdoor cafe.
- JavierLucía, ¿quieres una cerveza rubia?Lucía, do you want a blonde beer?
- LucíaSí, por favor, me encanta la cerveza rubia.Yes, please, I love blonde beer.
- JavierPerfecto, pediré dos cervezas rubias para nosotros.Perfect, I will order two blonde beers for us.
- LucíaGracias, Javier, eres muy amable.Thanks, Javier, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
