sidra
/ˈsidɾa/feminine
The Spanish word for cider is sidra. Wiktionary also lists sagardúa.
Meaning: alcoholic beverage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sidra | /ˈsidɾa/ | feminine |
| sagardúa | /saɡaɾˈdua/ | feminine |
The term refers to the alcoholic beverage.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both sidra and sagardúa are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsidɾa/
Did you know?
- In many parts of Spain, the 'ritual' of drinking sidra involves pouring it from a height to aerate the liquid, a practice known as 'escanciar'.
- The word sidra is a distant linguistic relative of the Hebrew word 'shekar', which refers to fermented drinks.
- If you are in a Basque-speaking area, you will hear the word 'sagardoa', which is the direct source for the Spanish variant sagardúa.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la sidra.I love apple cider.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for sidra.Tatoeba #9706775 by Shishir, translation #749147 by modelqueen13
- Me gustaría sidra, por favor.I'd like some cider, please.This sentence is useful for ordering sidra in a polite manner.Tatoeba #616171 by darinmex, translation #54163 by CK
- La sidra está muy fría.The cider is very cold.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a drink menu in a restaurant.
- JavierElena, ¿qué vas a pedir para beber?Elena, what are you going to order to drink?
- ElenaCreo que voy a pedir una sidra fría.I think I'm going to order a cold cider.
- JavierBuena elección, yo pediré lo mismo.Good choice, I will order the same.
- ElenaPerfecto, llamemos al camarero ahora.Perfect, let's call the waiter now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cider” translations and entries sidra, sagardúa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sagardúa, sidra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
