cerveza artesanal
/θeɾbeθa aɾtesanal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "craft beer" is cerveza artesanal in Spanish.
The term cerveza artesanal is used to distinguish small-batch, non-industrial beers from mass-produced commercial lagers.
Meaning: craft beer (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cerveza (beer) and artesanal (artisanal/craft).
Which one should you use?
While cerveza artesanal is the standard term for craft beer, cerveza de autor can be used in certain contexts, particularly in Spain, to refer to a beer with a specific, unique recipe.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Central America and parts of the Caribbean, the slang term Chela is used for beer in general. In Spain, you may encounter the term cerveza de autor to denote a signature beer.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in cervezas artesanales.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾbeθa aɾtesanal/
Did you know?
- While cerveza is the word for beer, the word chela is so ubiquitous in Mexico that it is often used as a verb, chelear, meaning to go out for drinks.
- In Spain, the term cerveza de autor treats the brewer like an artist or novelist, suggesting the beer is a personal creative work rather than just a commercial product.
- The root of artesanal comes from the Latin ars, which is the same ancestor as the English word 'art', linking the craft beer movement to the ancient definition of skill and technique.
Examples in context
- Hola camarero, ¿tienen alguna cerveza artesanal en la carta?Hello waiter, do you have any craft beer on the menu?
- ¿Has probado alguna chela artesanal de la región?Have you tried any craft beer from the region?
- Esta cerveza artesanal es muy suave.This craft beer is very smooth.
- Me gusta probar cada cerveza artesanal nueva.I like to try every new craft beer.
- Ellos venden una excelente cerveza artesanal aquí.They sell an excellent craft beer here.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a local bar.
- Daniel¿Quieres una cerveza artesanal, Lucía?Do you want a craft beer, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, me encanta la cerveza artesanal.Yes, I love craft beer.
- DanielYo pediré una IPA artesanal.I will order a craft IPA.
- LucíaPerfecto, vamos a pedir.Perfect, let's order.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
