Sprite
/spɾite/from spelling rules
In Spanish, sprite soda is called Sprite.
Sprite refers to the lemon-lime flavored carbonated soft drink produced by the Coca-Cola Company. In many Spanish-speaking countries, such as Mexico and Colombia, you can simply use the brand name Sprite to order the drink.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some countries, such as Argentina or Uruguay, people might refer to the drink as Gaseosa Sprite.
How does it change in a sentence?
When ordering a single serving, it is common to use the masculine article un before the brand name, as in un Sprite.
How do you pronounce it?
/spɾite/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, it is common to order a Sprite with a slice of lemon or lime added, even though the drink is already lemon-lime flavored.
- In some Latin American countries, people use the word gaseosa for any carbonated drink, but in Spain, the word refresco is the standard term for a 'soda'.
- The masculine article un is used for Sprite because it refers to the implied masculine noun refresco or producto.
Examples in context
- Quiero una Sprite bien fría.I want a very cold Sprite.
- No queda Sprite en la nevera.There is no Sprite left in the fridge.
- ¿Prefieres Sprite o Coca-Cola?Do you prefer Sprite or Coca-Cola?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at a fast food restaurant.
- Sofía¿Qué vas a tomar, Alejandro?What are you going to drink, Alejandro?
- AlejandroMe gustaría una Sprite, por favor.I would like a Sprite, please.
- SofíaYo pediré un té helado.I will order an iced tea.
- AlejandroPerfecto, vamos a pedir la comida.Perfect, let's order the food.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
