otra cerveza, por favor
/ˈotɾa θeɾˈbeθa poɾ faˈboɾ/word by word
To say "one more beer please" in Spanish, use otra cerveza, por favor.
You can use this phrase to politely request an additional beer from a server. While otra cerveza, por favor is a standard way to order, you can also say una cerveza más, por favor to literally mean "one beer more".
What does it mean word for word?
The word otra is the feminine form of "another" used to match the feminine noun cerveza. The phrase por favor means "please".
Which one should you use?
Otra cerveza, por favor translates to "Another beer, please", whereas una cerveza más, por favor translates to "One more beer, please".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to say Ponme otra cerveza, por favor. In Mexico, it is common to use Una chela más, por favor to ask for one more beer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word otra must be the feminine form to agree with the feminine noun cerveza.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈotɾa θeɾˈbeθa poɾ faˈboɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spain, you might be asked if you want a caña when ordering your next beer. This does not mean a 'cane' or 'rod', but refers to a specific small, chilled glass of draught beer.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you can order otra without saying the word cerveza at all. The server will understand you want another of whatever you are currently drinking.
- Ordering with the verb poner, as in Ponme otra, can sound a bit strange to an English speaker because it literally translates to 'Put me another'. However, this is a perfectly polite and standard way to command a service in Spain.
Examples in context
- ¡Otra cerveza, por favor! Gracias.Another beer, please! Thank you.
- Mesero, otra cerveza, por favor.Waiter, one more beer, please.
- Traiga otra cerveza, por favor.Bring one more beer, please.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are at a bar.
- María¿Quieres otra bebida, Alejandro?Do you want another drink, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, quiero otra cerveza, por favor.Yes, I want one more beer, please.
- MaríaMuy bien, yo pido las bebidas.Very well, I will order the drinks.
- AlejandroGracias, María.Thank you, María.
