cerveza IPA
/θeɾbeθa ipa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'ipa beer' is translated into Spanish as cerveza IPA.
The phrase refers to a style of ale characterized by a strong hop flavor and aroma.
Which one should you use?
While cerveza IPA is a standard way to name the drink, in casual conversation Spanish speakers often omit the word 'cerveza' and simply use the acronym IPA as a noun, such as when saying una IPA.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries like Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Mexico, the word birra is used colloquially to mean 'beer'.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾbeθa ipa/
Did you know?
- While cerveza is the standard word, the colloquial term birra used in countries like Argentina is actually an adaptation of the Italian word birra.
- In many Spanish-speaking craft beer circles, you might see the term lupulada used to describe a beer that is heavily hopped, which describes the drink by its botanical essence rather than its style name.
- The acronym IPA is pronounced using Spanish phonetics as ee-peh-ah rather than the English pronunciation.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho esta cerveza IPA.I really like this IPA beer.
- ¿Tienen alguna cerveza IPA artesanal?Do you have any craft IPA beer?
- Esta cerveza IPA es muy aromática.This IPA beer is very aromatic.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at a craft brewery.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿quieres probar una cerveza IPA?Daniel, do you want to try an IPA beer?
- DanielSí, me encanta el sabor del lúpulo.Yes, I love the hop flavor.
- ElenaEsta cerveza IPA es la mejor de la casa.This IPA beer is the best in the house.
- DanielEntonces pediremos dos copas.Then we will order two glasses.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
