Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| zumo | /ˈθumo/ /ˈsumo/ |
Spain, masculine |
| jugo | /ˈxuɡo/ | Latin America, masculine |
Both words refer to a beverage made of juice. In many Latin American countries, jugo can also refer to natural juices or liquids extracted from meat or fruits in a culinary context. If you want to ask for juice without sugar, you can use the phrase sin azúcar. In some parts of Latin America, the term néctar might be used instead of jugo or zumo, such as in néctar de durazno for peach juice.
Which one should you use?
The choice between the two words depends on your location: zumo is typically used in Spain, while jugo is typically used in Latin America.
Is it said differently in some regions?
zumo is the standard term used in Spain, whereas jugo is the standard term used in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural forms are zumos and jugos respectively.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθumo/
Did you know?
- The word zumo does not come from Latin, but was borrowed from Andalusian Arabic, which in turn came from the Ancient Greek word zōmós.
- The Latin root of jugo, sūcus, is also the ancestor of the English word 'succulent'.
- If you are in Spain, ordering a jugo might result in confusion, as the word is almost exclusively reserved for the liquids extracted from meat or vegetables in a culinary sense.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gusta el jugo?Do you like juice?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes juice.Tatoeba #1932227 by hayastan, translation #1643242 by Dark
- Voy a hacer un jugo.I am going to make a juice.This sentence is useful for saying you are going to make a juice.Tatoeba #2306892 by hayastan, translation #11960160 by JPDavidson
- Mi hermano tomó jugo.My brother drank juice.This sentence is useful for saying someone drank juice.Tatoeba #1950112 by marcelostockle, translation #12903542 by mexicanhere
- ¿Puedo tomar un zumo de naranja?Can I have an orange juice?
- Me gustaría un jugo de manzana, por favorI would like an apple juice, please
- ¿Me pasas un jugo de piña, por favor?Can you pass me a pineapple juice, please?
- Un jugo de piña sin azúcar, por favorA pineapple juice without sugar, please
- ¡El jugo de naranja es mi bebida favorita!Orange juice is my favorite drink!
- ¿Puede traerme un zumo de mango, por favor?Can you bring me a mango juice, please?
- En el desayuno, me gusta beber un jugo de manzana.I like to drink apple juice for breakfast.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are deciding what to drink for breakfast.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿quieres un zumo de naranja?Daniel, do you want an orange juice?
- DanielSí, por favor, me encanta el zumo.Yes, please, I love juice.
- SofíaTengo zumo de manzana también.I have apple juice too.
- DanielPrefiero el de naranja, gracias.I prefer the orange one, thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “juice” translations and entries zumo, jugo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jugo, zumo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
