tráeme un trago
/tɾaeme un tɾaɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "get me a drink" can be translated into Spanish as tráeme un trago.
This phrase is used to request that someone bring a beverage to you. In many Spanish-speaking contexts, the term un trago specifically implies an alcoholic beverage rather than a non-alcoholic one.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb trae (bring), the pronoun me (to me) and un trago (a drink or a gulp).
Which one should you use?
The default form tráeme un trago is informal and often used among friends. If you want to ask for any kind of drink in a more neutral way, you should use tráeme algo de beber.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more polite and formal approach, such as in a restaurant setting, use tráigame una bebida.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a specific drink that has already been mentioned, you can attach the object pronoun lo to the end of the command to form tráemelo (bring it to me).
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾaeme un tɾaɡo/
Did you know?
- The word trago comes from a root that originally referred to a 'he-goat' in Ancient Greek, a connection that has nothing to do with the modern Spanish meaning of swallowing.
- In some Latin American countries, calling someone a trago or referring to their habits with the word can imply they are a heavy drinker.
- Depending on the region, requesting un trago might be interpreted as a request for a 'shot' of liquor rather than a mixed drink or a glass of wine.
Examples in context
- Por favor, tráigame una bebida.Please bring me a drink.
- Tráeme una bebida, por favor.Bring me a drink, please.
- ¿Me puedes traer algo de tomar, por favor?Can you bring me something to drink, please?
- Oye, ¿me echas un trago?Hey, can you pour me a drink?
- Tráeme un trago cuando pases por la cocina.Get me a drink when you pass by the kitchen.
- Por favor, tráeme un trago de algo refrescante.Please, get me a drink of something refreshing.
- Tráeme un trago, que tengo mucha sed.Get me a drink, I am very thirsty.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are at a party.
- SofíaDaniel, tráeme un trago, por favor.Daniel, get me a drink, please.
- DanielClaro, ¿qué quieres beber?Sure, what do you want to drink?
- SofíaUn jugo de naranja, gracias.An orange juice, thanks.
- DanielPerfecto, vuelvo en un minuto.Perfect, I'll be back in a minute.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trago, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
