sin repetición
/sin ɾepetiθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "no refills" is translated into Spanish as sin repetición.
This phrase is used to state a policy where a customer is not entitled to a second serving of a drink for free.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin ɾepetiθjon/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, instead of asking for a refill, you might ask for otra vuelta, which literally translates to 'another turn'.
- In many Spanish-speaking restaurants, instead of saying 'no refills', servers might use the term no es gratis or simply specify the price for a second glass, as the concept of a free 'refill' is less culturally standardized than in the US.
- The term repetición shares a root with the English word 'petition' because both come from the Latin petō, meaning 'to seek' or 'to strive for'.
Examples in context
- No, gracias, ya no necesito otra ronda, gracias.No, thank you, I don't need another round, thanks.
Example conversation
Elena is ordering a drink at a small cafe.
- ElenaHola, quiero un té helado, por favor.Hello, I want an iced tea, please.
- MateoClaro, pero el té es sin repetición.Sure, but the tea has no refills.
- ElenaNo hay problema, Mateo.No problem, Mateo.
- MateoPerfecto, aquí tienes tu bebida, Elena.Perfect, here is your drink, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries repetición, sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
