How to Say “Refreshing” in Spanish

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refrescante
/refɾesˈkante/
The Spanish word for refreshing is refrescante.
Meaning: refreshing (adj)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, you may also hear the term fresquito to describe something that feels cool, fresh and refreshing.

How does it change in a sentence?

To make the adjective plural, add -s to the end to form refrescantes.

How do you pronounce it?

/refɾesˈkante/

Did you know?

  • In Spain, you might use the word fresco to mean 'refreshing', but be careful, as calling a person fresco can actually mean they are 'cheeky' or 'insolent'.
  • In Spanish, the word refresco is not just the act of refreshing but is the common noun for any soft drink or soda.
  • The verb refrescar can be used as a command to tell someone to 'brush up' or 'refresh' their memory on a topic.

Examples in context

  • El agua es refrescante.
    The water is refreshing.
    This sentence shows how to describe water using refrescante.
    Tatoeba #6569832 by arh, translation #6569151 by CK
  • Es refrescante.
    It's refreshing.
    This sentence demonstrates the use of refrescante to describe a general feeling or situation.
    Tatoeba #2187370 by hayastan, translation #2187232 by CK
  • No hay nada más refrescante que una cerveza fría en un día caluroso.
    There is nothing more refreshing than a cold beer on a hot day.
    This sentence compares different things using the adjective refrescante.
    Tatoeba #886448 by Shishir, translation #496624 by darinmex
  • El agua mineral es refrescante en los días calurosos.
    Mineral water is refreshing on hot days.
  • Tu presentación fue realmente refrescante, aportaste ideas novedosas.
    Your presentation was truly refreshing, you brought forth innovative ideas.
  • Este vino blanco está bien fresquito.
    This white wine is really refreshing.
  • 4 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Daniel and Elena are drinking lemonade on a hot afternoon.

  1. Daniel

    Esta limonada está muy refrescante.
    This lemonade is very refreshing.
  2. Elena

    Tienes razón, Daniel. Estaba muy caliente aquí.
    You are right, Daniel. It was very hot in here.
  3. Daniel

    ¿Quieres otra bebida refrescante, Elena?
    Do you want another refreshing drink, Elena?
  4. Elena

    Sí, por favor. Me vendría bien.
    Yes, please. I could use one.

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