bibita
/ˈbi.bi.ta/feminine
The English phrase "soft drink" is translated into Italian as bibita. Wiktionary also lists bevanda gassata.
Meaning: sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bibita | /ˈbi.bi.ta/ | feminine |
| bevanda gassata | feminine |
The term bibita refers to a sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage. You can also use the term bibita gassata to specifically refer to carbonated drinks, such as soda or sparkling water.
Which one should you use?
While bibita is the colloquial term for a soft drink, bevanda gassata is a more formal or technical term used to describe a carbonated beverage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bibita is bibite.
How do you pronounce it?
The word bibita is pronounced /ˈbi.bi.ta/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In some regional Italian dialects, people may use the word gazzosa to refer to a specific type of clear, lemon-flavored soft drink.
- The word bevanda shares a root with the Latin word bibendum, which is the same root used in the English word 'potable'.
- The term bevanda is actually a gerundive form in its origin, meaning 'something that must be drunk'.
Examples in context
- Vorrei una bevanda analcolica per favore.I would like a soft drink, please.
- Mi porti un'aranciata gassata, per cortesia?Could you bring me a carbonated orange soda, please?
- Mi piacerebbe una bibita fresca, per favore.I would like a cool soft drink, please.
- Vorrei una Coca-Cola, per favore.I would like a Coca-Cola, please.
- Mi porti una Fanta, per cortesia?Could you bring me a Fanta, please?
- Desidero una bevanda analcolica non gassata.I would like a non-carbonated soft drink.
- Mi piacerebbe una bibita fresca, senza gas.I would like a cool soft drink, without bubbles.
- Vuoi una bibita?Do you want a soft drink?
- Vuoi una bibita fresca?Do you want a cold soft drink?
- Questa bibita è troppo dolce.This soft drink is too sweet.
- Prendo una bibita alla cola.I'll have a cola soft drink.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are ordering at a cafe.
- GiuliaLorenzo, cosa vuoi da bere?Lorenzo, what do you want to drink?
- LorenzoVorrei una bibita all'arancia.I would like an orange soft drink.
- GiuliaPrendo lo stesso per me.I'll have the same for me.
- LorenzoOttima scelta, Giulia!Great choice, Giulia!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soft drink” 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.
