bebidas calientes
/bebidas kaljentes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hot drinks" is translated into Spanish as bebidas calientes.
bebidas calientes refers to beverages that are served at a high temperature.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cuba, a small and intensely sweetened black coffee is specifically called Cafecito cubano.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is bebida caliente. To make the phrase plural, both the noun bebida and the adjective caliente must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in bebidas calientes.
When do people say it?
In Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and several other South American countries, mate is a traditional hot herbal drink made from the leaves of the yerba mate plant. Additionally, Cafecito is an informal way to refer to a small cup of coffee.
Did you know?
- In Spain, the word caliente can be used as a slang term to describe someone who is sexually aroused, so context is key when discussing bebidas calientes.
- A champurrado is a traditional Mexican hot drink that differs from chocolate caliente because it is thickened with corn masa.
- When a drink is 'scalding hot', Spanish speakers use hirviendo, which literally means 'boiling'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un café, por favorI would like a coffee, please
- ¿Podría traerme un té bien caliente?Could you bring me a hot tea?
- Vamos a tomar un cafecito juntosLet's have a little coffee together
- Después de cenar, siempre me gusta tomar un tecitoAfter dinner, I always enjoy having a little tea
- ¿Me preparas un choco bien rico, por favor?Can you make me a really delicious hot chocolate, please?
- Me gustan las bebidas calientes en invierno.I like hot drinks in winter.
- ¿Tienes opciones de bebidas calientes?Do you have options for hot drinks?
- El menú ofrece muchas bebidas calientes.The menu offers many hot drinks.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at a café on a cold afternoon.
- DanielHace mucho frío hoy, Elena.It is very cold today, Elena.
- ElenaSí, prefiero las bebidas calientes ahora.Yes, I prefer hot drinks right now.
- DanielYo también, pediré un café.Me too, I will order a coffee.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo tomaré un té.Perfect, I will have a tea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
