cubitera
/kubiteɾa/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for ice bucket is cubitera.
An ice bucket is a container used to hold ice or to keep bottles chilled.
Which one should you use?
The word cubitera is generally sufficient on its own, but you can also use cubitera de hielo if you want to be more explicit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cubitera is cubiteras.
How do you pronounce it?
/kubiteɾa/
Did you know?
- While cubitera is standard, the word hielera is often more common in Latin American countries when asking for an ice bucket or a cooler.
- The suffix -era in cubitera is used in Spanish to denote a container or a place where something is kept, similar to how salera is a salt shaker.
- In high-end Spanish dining, the phrase cubitera de plata (silver ice bucket) is often associated with the 'champagne service' ritual where the bottle is presented chilled before being poured.
Examples in context
- Necesito una cubitera para la fiestaI need an ice bucket for the party
- Por favor, trae una cubeta de hielo para los refrescosPlease bring an ice bucket for the drinks
- Necesito una cubitera para el champán.I need an ice bucket for the champagne.
- Pon la cubitera sobre la mesa.Put the ice bucket on the table.
- La cubitera está llena de hielo.The ice bucket is full of ice.
Example conversation
A couple is preparing for a dinner party at home.
- Daniel¿Dónde está la cubitera, Elena?Where is the ice bucket, Elena?
- ElenaEstá en la cocina, Daniel.It is in the kitchen, Daniel.
- DanielTrae la cubitera para enfriar el vino.Bring the ice bucket to chill the wine.
- ElenaVoy a buscarla ahora mismo.I'll go get it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
