refresco
/reˈfɾesko/
The Spanish phrase for pop drink is refresco.
refresco is used to refer to a soft drink or soda.
What does it mean word for word?
The word refresco is derived from the verb refrescar, which means to refresh.
Is it said differently in some regions?
refresco is the standard term for a soft drink or soda in Mexico and most of Latin America.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈfɾesko/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, you might see refrescos sold in bolsas, which are plastic bags with a straw and a tie, rather than in bottles or cans.
- In the Caribbean, you may hear the term fría to refer to a cold soda, treating the temperature as the noun itself.
- The word refresco can also mean a light snack or an appetizer in certain Spanish contexts, rather than just a liquid drink.
Examples in context
- Quiero un refresco bien frío.I want a very cold pop drink.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at a small cafe.
- MateoLucía, ¿qué quieres beber?Lucía, what do you want to drink?
- LucíaPrefiero un refresco de limón.I prefer a lemon pop drink.
- MateoEstá bien, yo pediré agua.That's fine, I will order water.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo.Thank you, Mateo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry refresco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
