moca
/moka/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for mocha (coffee with chocolate) is moca.
moca is a noun used to describe a coffee flavored with chocolate.
Meaning: coffee with chocolate (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the Spanish word for the coffee is moca, the word Mocha refers to a city in Ecuador and Moca refers to a city in Yemen.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/moka/
Did you know?
- In certain regions, a moca is a slang term for a blow to the head or a sudden shock.
- In historical Spanish texts, moca was sometimes used to describe a type of coarse cloth used for sacks.
- Depending on the country, a moca might be prepared with real melted chocolate instead of the coffee-flavored syrups common in US cafes.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un café moca, por favor.I would like a mocha coffee, please.
- Hagamos una pausa y tomemos un mocha en esa cafetería.Let's take a break and have a mocha at that café.
- ¿Quieres un mochaccino o algo más?Do you want a mochaccino or something else?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are at a coffee shop.
- MateoHola, ¿qué quieres pedir, Elena?Hi, what do you want to order, Elena?
- ElenaVoy a pedir una moca pequeña.I am going to order a small mocha.
- MateoBuena elección, yo pediré un café.Good choice, I will order a coffee.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo.Thank you, Mateo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry moca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
