Coca-Cola Light
/kokakola liɡt/from spelling rules
In Spanish, diet coke is Coca-Cola Light.
The phrase refers to a cola-based soft drink containing no or low amounts of sugar.
Meaning: cola-based soft drink containing no or low amounts of sugar (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Coca-Cola Light is often referred to as Diet Coke. In Mexico, people commonly say Coca Cola sin azúcar.
Did you know?
- Unlike in English, where 'diet' is a common prefix for many drinks, Spanish speakers rarely use the word dieta to describe a beverage, as dieta refers strictly to the nutritional plan.
- The word light in Coca-Cola Light is an unadapted borrowing from English.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, using the word light doesn't just apply to soda, but is used as a general adjective for any food product with reduced calories or fat.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ¿me puede traer una Coca Cola Light?Can you please bring me a Diet Coke?
- Me gustaría pedir una Coca Cola Light en lugar de una Coca Cola regular.I would like to order a Diet Coke instead of a regular Coca Cola.
- No quiero azúcar, prefiero una Coca-Cola Light.I don't want sugar, I prefer a Diet Coke.
- ¿Tienes una Coca-Cola Light bien fría?Do you have a cold Diet Coke?
- Ella siempre pide una Coca-Cola Light en el restaurante.She always orders a Diet Coke at the restaurant.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- AlejandroPara mí, una Coca-Cola Light, por favor.For me, a Diet Coke, please.
- LucíaYo también quiero una Coca-Cola Light.I want a Diet Coke too.
- AlejandroPerfecto, Lucía, pediremos dos bebidas sin azúcar.Perfect, Lucía, we will order two sugar-free drinks.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro, me encanta esta opción.Thanks, Alejandro, I love this option.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries light, CC BY-SA 4.0.
