dos cervezas, por favor
/ˌdos θeɾˌbeθas | poɾ faˈboɾ/
The English phrase "two beers, please" is translated into Spanish as dos cervezas, por favor.
Meaning: two beers, please (phrase)
Which one should you use?
While dos cervezas, por favor is a direct way to order, you can also use the more conversational phrase Me pones/das dos cervezas, por favor? to mean "Can you give me two beers, please?" Additionally, the word for beer changes in certain dialects, such as using birras in Argentina or chelas in Mexico.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you might use the slang Dos birras, por favor to refer to beers. In Mexico, Dos chelas, por favor is a popular slang option. In Spain, it is common to use the phrase Ponme dos cañas, por favor in bars, where cañas specifically refers to small draft beers.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌdos θeɾˌbeθas | poɾ faˈboɾ/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the slang term chelas is thought to derive from the Czech word 'čehl' or the influence of Czech brewing traditions in the region.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is customary to order a round for the table rather than individual drinks. You might hear una ronda de cervezas to ensure everyone is served at once.
- When using Me pones dos cervezas, the verb poner literally means 'to put'. You are essentially asking the bartender to 'put' the beers in front of you.
Examples in context
- Para nosotros, dos cervezas, por favor.For us, two beers, please.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are at a bar.
- SofíaHola, dos cervezas, por favor.Hello, two beers, please.
- Daniel¿De barril o en botella?Draft or bottled?
- SofíaDe barril, gracias.Draft, thank you.
- DanielMuy bien, enseguida se las traigo.Very well, I'll bring them to you right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “two beers, please” translations and entries dos cervezas, por favor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
