pinta de cerveza
/pinta de θeɾbeθa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pint of beer" is translated into Spanish as pinta de cerveza.
The phrase refers to a specific measurement of beer served in a large glass. In Spain, caña refers to a small draft beer usually served in a smaller glass than a pint.
How do you pronounce it?
/pinta de θeɾbeθa/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the phrase buena pinta is used to describe something that looks delicious or promising, and it is not limited to a person's appearance.
- The word cerveza shares a common ancestor with the Latin 'cervisia', which was a specifically Celtic-influenced term for beer.
- The word pinta is a direct loanword from the English 'pint'.
Examples in context
- Quiero una pinta de cerveza, por favor.I want a pint of beer, please.
- ¿Cuánto cuesta una pinta de cerveza aquí?How much is a pint of beer here?
- Ella pidió una pinta de cerveza fría.She ordered a cold pint of beer.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a pub.
- JavierHola, Sofía. ¿Qué quieres beber?Hi, Sofía. What do you want to drink?
- SofíaTengo sed. Quiero una pinta de cerveza.I'm thirsty. I want a pint of beer.
- JavierPerfecto, yo pediré dos pintas entonces.Perfect, I'll order two pints then.
- SofíaGracias, Javier. Eres muy amable.Thanks, Javier. You are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerveza, de, pinta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
