lima y soda
/lima i soda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lime and soda" is translated into Spanish as lima y soda.
This phrase refers to a refreshing drink created by mixing lime juice with soda water.
How do you pronounce it?
/lima i soda/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word lima is a linguistic traveler that arrived in Spain via Andalusian Arabic, originating from the Sanskrit word nimbū.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you order a 'soda', you might receive a dark cola instead of the sparkling water used in 'lima y soda'.
- In Spanish, lima is a homonym that can refer to the fruit or to a metal tool used for smoothing surfaces, which comes from the Latin word for 'file'.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at a restaurant.
- ElenaMateo, ¿qué vas a pedir para beber?Mateo, what are you going to order to drink?
- MateoVoy a pedir una lima y soda.I am going to order a lime and soda.
- ElenaBuena elección, yo pediré lo mismo.Good choice, I will order the same.
- MateoPerfecto, llamemos al camarero ahora.Perfect, let's call the waiter now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lima, soda, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
