sifón
/siˈfon/
The Spanish word for syphon is sifón.
The term sifón is a direct cognate of the English words syphon or siphon. It is frequently used in the compound phrase sifón de soda to refer specifically to a soda syphon or carbonated water siphons.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, sifón is widely used.
How do you pronounce it?
/siˈfon/
Did you know?
- While a sifón is a tool for liquids, the verb sifonear is often used colloquially in certain Latin American countries to mean 'to suck' or 'to steal'.
- Spanish speakers use sifón to describe the U-shaped bend in a pipe, a part of the plumbing that English speakers usually call a 'P-trap'.
- In high-end Spanish molecular gastronomy, a sifón is not just for drinks but is used to create 'espumas' or savory foams made from ingredients like potato or cheese.
Examples in context
- El barman utiliza un sifón para preparar la soda casera.The bartender uses a syphon to prepare homemade soda.
- El café preparado con el sifón tiene un sabor único y atractivo.Coffee made with the syphon has a unique and appealing flavor.
- Podemos utilizar un sifón para trasvasar el líquido al otro recipiente.We can use a syphon to transfer the liquid to the other container.
- El sifón de la cocina está roto.The kitchen syphon is broken.
- ¿Puedes traer un sifón de soda?Can you bring a soda syphon?
- Necesito un sifón nuevo para el baño.I need a new syphon for the bathroom.
Example conversation
Daniel is helping Sofía in the kitchen.
- SofíaDaniel, el sifón de soda no funciona.Daniel, the soda syphon is not working.
- Daniel¿Es un problema con el sifón?Is it a problem with the syphon?
- SofíaSí, parece que tiene una fuga.Yes, it seems like it has a leak.
- DanielVoy a comprar uno nuevo ahora.I am going to buy a new one now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sifón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
