Dr Pepper
/dɾ pebpeɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "doctor pepper" refers to the brand of carbonated soft drink, typically written as Dr Pepper.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɾ pebpeɾ/
Did you know?
- If you were to say 'el doctor pimienta' instead of the brand name, you would be describing a medical professional who specializes in the spice, which sounds like a surreal character from a children's book.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people refer to any dark carbonated soda as cola, even if the brand is Dr Pepper.
- In some Latin American markets, Dr Pepper is grouped with bebidas gaseosas, a term that literally means 'gaseous drinks'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría una lata de Doctor Pepper, por favor.I would like a can of Doctor Pepper, please.
- Oye, ¿tienes Doctor Pepper?Hey, do you have any Doctor Pepper?
- Quiero una lata de Dr Pepper.I want a can of Dr Pepper.
- ¿Tienes Dr Pepper en la nevera?Do you have Dr Pepper in the fridge?
- El Dr Pepper está muy frío.The Dr Pepper is very cold.
Example conversation
Maria and Alejandro are at a convenience store.
- María¿Qué quieres beber, Alejandro?What do you want to drink, Alejandro?
- AlejandroMe gustaría un Dr Pepper.I would like a Dr Pepper.
- María¿Prefieres la lata o la botella?Do you prefer the can or the bottle?
- AlejandroLa lata está bien, gracias.The can is fine, thanks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
