bloody mary
/bloodi maɾi/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase bloody mary is translated into Spanish as bloody mary.
The term refers to the cocktail made from vodka and tomato juice.
Meaning: cocktail made from vodka and tomato juice (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to use Me preparás un Bloody Mary, por favor? when speaking informally.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word sangriento is the direct adjective for 'bloody', yet using it to describe your drink would sound like you are describing a violent crime scene rather than a cocktail.
- If you are in a Mexican restaurant and want something similar but with a local twist, you might ask for a Michelada, which uses beer and spices instead of vodka.
- In Spain, you might encounter a sangrita, a non-alcoholic tomato and spice mixture served as a sidecar to tequila, which shares the same flavor profile as a bloody mary.
Examples in context
- ¿Me podría preparar un Bloody Mary, por favor?Could you please make me a Bloody Mary?
- Me preparas un Bloody Mary, por favor?Can you make me a Bloody Mary, please?
- Buenos días, ¿me podría preparar un Bloody Mary, por favor?Good morning, could you please make me a Bloody Mary?
- Oye, me preparas un Bloody Mary, por favor?Hey, can you make me a Bloody Mary, please?
- el bloody mary está muy frío.The bloody mary is very cold.
- Quiero pedir un bloody mary, por favor.I want to order a bloody mary, please.
- Ese bloody mary tiene mucho picante.That bloody mary is very spicy.
Example conversation
At a hotel bar during brunch.
- María¿Vas a pedir un bloody mary, Mateo?Are you going to order a bloody mary, Mateo?
- MateoSí, me gustaría un bloody mary.Yes, I would like a bloody mary.
- MaríaYo prefiero un café con leche.I prefer a coffee with milk.
- MateoEstá bien, yo pido los dos.That's fine, I'll order both.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bloody mary” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
