vodka
/ˈbodka/feminine
The English phrase 'vodka' is vodka in Spanish.
vodka refers to clear distilled alcoholic liquor. Using vodka is the most direct and universally understood way to refer to vodka in Spanish. If you want to specify a shot of vodka, use Chupito de vodka or use Trago de vodka to specify a vodka drink or a mixed drink that contains vodka.
Meaning: clear distilled alcoholic liquor (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbodka/
Did you know?
- In Spain, a chupito of vodka is typically served in a very small glass, which is derived from the word chupar, meaning 'to suck' or 'to sip'.
- While vodka is the standard term, some Spanish speakers may refer to high-alcohol spirits generally as aguardiente, which literally means 'burning water'.
- Etymologically, the name vodka is a diminutive of the word for 'water', meaning 'little water', a concept that was carried into Spanish alongside the drink.
Examples in context
- Él no fuma y no bebe vodka.He doesn't smoke and he doesn't drink vodka.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone does not smoke and does not drink vodka.Tatoeba #1707813 by teskmon, translation #1561506 by CM
- Quisiera un vodka con tónica.I'd like a vodka and tonic.This sentence is useful for ordering a vodka and tonic.Tatoeba #5130637 by don_ramon, translation #65647 by CK
- No tengo ganas de tomar vodka.I don't feel like drinking vodka.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of desire to drink vodka.Tatoeba #1661672 by marcelostockle, translation #372438 by ilayde
- ¿Vamos a tomar unos chupitos de vodka? Hace mucho calor y nos vendría bien refrescarnos un poco.Shall we have some shots of vodka? It's really hot, and we could use a bit of refreshment.
- Hoy tengo antojo de un trago de vodka con limón.Today, I'm craving a vodka drink with lemon.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a bar.
- Mateo¿Qué quieres beber, María?What do you want to drink, María?
- MaríaQuiero un vodka con jugo de naranja.I want a vodka with orange juice.
- MateoBuena elección, yo pediré lo mismo.Good choice, I will order the same.
- MaríaEl vodka es perfecto para hoy.Vodka is perfect for today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vodka” translations and entries vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
