Pepsi Light
/pebsi liɡt/from spelling rules
Diet Pepsi in Spanish is Pepsi Light.
This phrase refers to the low-calorie version of the Pepsi soft drink.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word light is used for any low-calorie food or drink, while dietético is reserved for medically restricted diets.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the term light has expanded beyond food to describe anything low in calories or fat. It is common to see 'yogur light' or 'cerveza light' on menus.
- The word light in this context is an unadapted English borrowing. Unlike many other English words that are 'Hispanicized' with Spanish endings, this term remains exactly as it is spelled in English.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿me podría dar un Pepsi Light, por favor?Hello, could you give me a Diet Pepsi, please?
- ¡Claro! Enseguida le traigo su Pepsi Light.Of course! I'll bring your Diet Pepsi right away.
- Oye, ¿me pasas un refresco de Pepsi Light?Hey, can you pass me a Diet Pepsi?
- Prefiero una Pepsi Light con el almuerzo.I prefer a Pepsi Light with lunch.
- ¿Tienes Pepsi Light en la nevera?Do you have Pepsi Light in the fridge?
- Solo quiero una Pepsi Light, por favor.I only want a Pepsi Light, please.
Example conversation
At a restaurant, Sofía and Daniel are ordering drinks.
- Sofía¿Qué quieres beber, Daniel?What do you want to drink, Daniel?
- DanielPara mí, una Pepsi Light, por favor.For me, a Pepsi Light, please.
- SofíaEstá bien, yo pediré una Pepsi Light también.Okay, I will order a Pepsi Light too.
- DanielPerfecto, gracias, Sofía.Perfect, thanks, Sofía.
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.
