Capri-Sun
/kapɾisun/from spelling rules
Capri-Sun is the Spanish way to say Capri Sun, a brand of fruit-flavored drinks sold in pouches with straws.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kapɾisun/.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often refer to the drinking process as pinchar la bolsita because of the specific action of piercing the pouch with the straw.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, children do not ask for a Capri-Sun by name, but instead ask for a zumo en bolsa or 'juice in a bag'.
- Spanish speakers may use the diminutive bolsita (little bag) when talking about Capri-Sun, reflecting a cultural tendency to use diminutives for small, child-oriented items.
Examples in context
- Tengo un Capri-Sun en la mochila.I have a Capri-Sun in my backpack.
- ¿Quieres un Capri-Sun de naranja?Do you want an orange Capri-Sun?
- Compré un Capri-Sun para el picnic.I bought a Capri-Sun for the picnic.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a park during a sunny day.
- Daniel¿Tienes sed, María?Are you thirsty, María?
- MaríaSí, tengo mucha sed.Yes, I am very thirsty.
- DanielToma este Capri-Sun frío.Take this cold Capri-Sun.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, Daniel.Thank you very much, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
