cola
/ˈkola/feminine
The English word "cola" is translated into Spanish as cola.
It is a feminine noun used to describe the beverage type.
Meaning: drink (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the general term for this drink is cola. In Spain, many people use the brand name Coca-Cola as a generic term for cola drinks.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkola/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, cola also means 'line' or 'queue'. If someone tells you to hacer cola, they are asking you to wait in line, not to make a drink.
- Depending on the context, cola can refer to glue. This meaning comes from the Ancient Greek word kólla.
- While 'cola' refers to the drink, the Spanish word for a ponytail is also cola, due to its resemblance to a tail.
Examples in context
- ¿Contiene cafeína la Coca-Cola?Does Coca-Cola contain caffeine?This sentence is useful for asking if cola contains caffeine.Tatoeba #2112016 by teskmon, translation #1761410 by CN
- Querría otro vaso de Coca-Cola.I would like another glass of Coca-Cola.This sentence is useful for requesting another glass of cola.Tatoeba #9622489 by Shishir, translation #10251673 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Quiero una botella de Coca-Cola.I want a bottle of Coca-Cola.This sentence is useful for stating you want a bottle of cola.Tatoeba #2810710 by Shishir, translation #1014480 by CK
- Bebida de cola, por favorCola drink, please
- Quisiera un refresco de colaI would like a cola drink
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are ordering drinks at a restaurant.
- Mateo¿Quieres agua o una cola?Do you want water or a cola?
- LucíaPrefiero una cola, por favor.I prefer a cola, please.
- MateoTú también quieres hielo en tu cola.You also want ice in your cola.
- LucíaSí, así está mejor.Yes, it's better that way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cola” translations and entries cola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
