bibita
/ˈbi.bi.ta/feminine
In Italian, soda is translated as bibita. If unsure, use bibita. Wiktionary also lists bevanda gassata.
Meaning: sweet, carbonated drink (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bibita | /ˈbi.bi.ta/ | feminine |
| bevanda gassata | feminine |
Bibita is a generic term for a sweetened, non-alcoholic beverage. While it most often implies a carbonated soft drink, it can also refer to fruit juices or flavored waters. The phrase bevanda gassata specifically describes a carbonated beverage.
Which one should you use?
Bibita is the common way to say soft drink, whereas bevanda gassata is a more formal way to refer to a carbonated drink.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain areas, the word cedrata is used to describe a soda made from citron or lemon extracts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bibita is a feminine noun. Its plural form is le bibite.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of bibita is /ˈbi.bi.ta/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the English word soda in Italian.
Did you know?
- While bibita refers to the drink, the root word bibere in Latin means 'to drink'. This makes it a close linguistic cousin to the English word 'imbibe'.
- The formal term bevanda gassata literally translates to 'gassy drink', which sounds much more descriptive and physical than the English 'carbonated'.
- In an Italian pharmacy or health shop, you might see bevande funzionali, which are drinks with added vitamins or minerals, separating 'functional' drinks from standard bibite.
Examples in context
- La bibita è troppo dolce.The soda is too sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the sweetness of a bibita.Tatoeba #12850254 by Guybrush88, translation #12849631 by Teangloir
- Ti piace la bevanda gassata all'ananas?Do you like pineapple soda?This sentence shows how to use bevanda gassata when asking about a specific flavor.Tatoeba #13126189 by Guybrush88, translation #3875936 by Jesse
- Mi porti una gazzosa?Could you bring me a soda?
- Che ne dici di una bibita gassosa?What do you think about having a soda?
- Prendiamo due chinotti?Let's get two sodas?
- Vorrei una cedrata, per favore.I would like a soda made with citron, please.
- Prendi una bibita fresca, per favore.Get a cold soda, please.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are at a cafe.
- FrancescoVuoi una bibita o un succo?Do you want a soda or a juice?
- SofiaPreferisco una bibita gassata.I prefer a carbonated soda.
- FrancescoC'è una bibita al limone molto buona qui.There is a very good lemon soda here.
- SofiaAllora prendo quella, grazie Francesco.Then I'll have that one, thanks Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soda” translations and entries bibita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bevanda, bibita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
