bebida energética
/beˌbida eneɾˈxetika/
The English phrase "energy drink" is translated into Spanish as bebida energética.
This phrase refers to a beverage containing caffeine and other stimulants intended to increase alertness and energy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bebida, which means drink or beverage and energética, meaning energetic or energy-related.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective energética must agree in gender with the feminine noun bebida. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in bebidas energéticas.
How do you pronounce it?
/beˌbida eneɾˈxetika/
Did you know?
- The word bebida is actually the past participle of the verb beber, meaning it literally describes something that has been 'drunk'.
- A bebida energética is strictly distinguished from a bebida isotónica, which refers specifically to sports drinks used for hydration.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, the word energizante is used as a noun to refer to the drink itself rather than an adjective describing it.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuál es tu bebida energética favorita?What's your favorite energy drink?This is useful for asking someone which bebida energética they prefer.Tatoeba #1131034 by Shishir, translation #906753 by CK
- Tom le pasó a María una bebida energética.Tom handed Mary an energy drink.This demonstrates the act of handing someone a bebida energética.Tatoeba #3541727 by marcelostockle, translation #1093766 by CK
- Me gustaría comprar una bebida energética para mantenerme despierto durante la conferencia.I would like to buy an energy drink to stay awake during the conference.
- Nuestro departamento proveerá bebidas estimulantes para mantener a los asistentes enérgicos durante el evento.Our department will provide energy drinks to keep the attendees energized during the event.
- Voy a tomar un refresco energético para recuperar energías después de hacer ejercicio.I'm going to have an energy drink to recharge after exercising.
- No me gusta esta bebida energética.I do not like this energy drink.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are studying for an exam in the library.
- DanielEstoy muy cansado, necesito una bebida energética.I am very tired, I need an energy drink.
- MaríaYo también, vamos a la máquina expendedora.Me too, let's go to the vending machine.
- DanielGracias, María. Me ayudará a concentrarme.Thanks, María. It will help me concentrate.
- MaríaDe nada, Daniel. ¡Ánimo con el estudio!You're welcome, Daniel. Good luck with the studying!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bebida energética, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bebida, energética, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
