Coca-Cola
/kokakola/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "coke" can be translated into Spanish as Coca-Cola. If unsure, use Coca-Cola. Wiktionary also lists coca and coke.
Meaning: Coca-Cola (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | /kokakola/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| coca | /ˈkoka/ | feminine |
| coke | /koke/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
This refers to the specific brand of soft drink. In casual conversation, many Spanish speakers shorten the name to coca.
Which one should you use?
While Coca-Cola is the full brand name, the shortened form coca is frequently used in informal settings. Note that the word coke is not a recognized word for this drink in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Gaseosa is used primarily in South America to refer to carbonated drinks, which includes Coke.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine. When using a definite article, you should use la rather than el, such as in la Coca-Cola.
How do you pronounce it?
/kokakola/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers sometimes mistakenly use the English word coke while speaking Spanish. Instead, you should use Coca-Cola or coca.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, if you ask for a coca, you might actually be requesting a traditional tea made from coca leaves rather than a soft drink.
- The Spanish word coca was borrowed from the Quechua and Aymara languages of the Andes mountains.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the brand name Coca-Cola serves as a generic trademark for any cola-flavored soda, even if it is actually a Pepsi.
Examples in context
- ¿Coca Cola o Pepsi?Coke or Pepsi?This sentence shows how to offer a choice between coca and Pepsi.Tatoeba #2186795 by Shishir, translation #2182521 by Hybrid
- Una Coca-Cola por favor.A coke, please.This sentence demonstrates how to order coca politely.Tatoeba #1351472 by marcelostockle, translation #62314 by CK
- Jiro quiere beber Coca-Cola.Jiro wants to drink Coke.This sentence shows the use of Coca-Cola to express a desire to drink the beverage.Tatoeba #2704776 by caiser, translation #264370 by CN
- Me gustaría pedir un refresco de cola, por favor.I would like to order a cola soft drink, please.
- ¿Tienes una Coca para refrescarme?Do you have a Coke to quench my thirst?
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a restaurant.
- Mateo¿Quieres una Coca-Cola, María?Do you want a Coca-Cola, María?
- MaríaNo, prefiero agua.No, I prefer water.
- MateoEstá bien, pediré una Coca-Cola para mí.Fine, I will order a Coca-Cola for myself.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo.Thanks, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coke” translations and entries coca, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
