pop
/ˈpop/
In Spanish, pop is the term used for pop (soda pop).
Meaning: soda pop (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term gaseosa is a common colloquialism in many Latin American countries, including Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. It is also the most widely used term for a carbonated drink in Colombia.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpop/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish speaking regions, pop is used as a shorthand clipping for popcorn, rather than a reference to a carbonated drink.
- Some Spanish speakers use the word cola to refer to any dark-colored 'pop', even if the drink is not actually a cola brand.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, the word refresco is used for 'pop', but in Mexico it can refer to any refreshing drink, including fruit juices without carbonation.
Examples in context
- Me gusta la música pop.I like pop music.This sentence shows how to express a preference for pop music using pop.Tatoeba #818670 by Shishir, translation #33399 by CK
- A ella le gusta el pop ruso.She likes Russian pop.This sentence demonstrates how to specify a type of pop music, such as Russian pop, using pop.Tatoeba #3267297 by marcelostockle, translation #398998 by FeuDRenais
- Mi música favorita es el pop.My favorite music is pop music.This sentence is useful for stating that your favorite music is pop, using pop.Tatoeba #1910065 by marcelostockle, translation #251411 by CK
- ¿Me puedes traer un refresco, por favor?Can you bring me a soda, please?
- En la fiesta de la oficina siempre sirven refrescos.They always serve sodas at the office party.
- ¿Le gustaría una bebida gaseosa con su comida?Would you like a soda with your meal?
- En el restaurante tienen una amplia selección de bebidas gaseosas.The restaurant has a wide selection of carbonated drinks.
- ¿Quieres tomar una soda mientras vemos la película?Do you want to have a soda while we watch the movie?
- Voy a comprar unas sodas para la fiesta.I'm going to buy some sodas for the party.
- Voy a pedir una gaseosa con mi comida.I'm going to order a soda with my meal.
- En el verano, la gente en Argentina bebe mucha gaseosa para refrescarse.In the summer, people in Argentina drink a lot of soda to cool off.
- ¿Alguien quiere ir a la tienda a comprar un chesco?Does anyone want to go to the store to buy a soda?
- ¿Podrías traerme una gaseosa?Could you bring me a soda?
- En mi pueblo, siempre le dijimos "refresco" a las gaseosas.In my town, we always said "refresco" instead of "gaseosa" for sodas.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are deciding what to drink at lunch.
- Javier¿Quieres agua o un pop?Do you want water or a soda?
- SofíaPrefiero un pop de naranja, por favor.I prefer an orange soda, please.
- JavierEstá bien, compraré uno para ti.All right, I will buy one for you.
- SofíaGracias, Javier.Thanks, Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pop, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pop, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
