jarra de cerveza
/xara de θeɾbeθa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "pitcher of beer" is jarra de cerveza.
The phrase refers to a large container used for serving multiple glasses of beer.
What does it mean word for word?
The word jarra literally means pitcher, jug or mug.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, it is a colloquial way to ask for a pitcher of beer to say una jarra de chela.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "a pitcher of beer", use the indefinite article una before the phrase. To make the phrase plural, change jarra to jarras to get jarras de cerveza.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word jarra is a distant relative of the English word 'jar'. Both descended from the Arabic word for an earthen receptacle.
- While jarra means pitcher, in many Spanish-speaking countries it also refers to a single large beer mug. Depending on the bar, ordering una jarra might bring you a single glass instead of a container for the whole table.
- The slang term chela, used in the Chilean phrase una jarra de chela, is also common in Mexico and Central America.
Examples in context
- ¡Me gustaría una jarra de cerveza, por favor!I would like a pitcher of beer, please!
- ¿Nos invitas a una jarra de chela?Will you treat us to a pitcher of beer?
- Quiero una jarra de cerveza para la mesa.I want a pitcher of beer for the table.
- ¿Podemos pedir una jarra de cerveza fría?Can we order a cold pitcher of beer?
- Traigan una jarra de cerveza, por favor.Bring a pitcher of beer, please.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are at a restaurant.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿pedimos una jarra de cerveza?Daniel, shall we order a pitcher of beer?
- DanielSí, es mejor para compartir.Yes, it is better for sharing.
- MaríaVoy a pedir la jarra de cerveza ahora.I am going to order the pitcher of beer now.
- DanielPerfecto, gracias María.Perfect, thank you María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerveza, de, jarra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
