vodka
/ˈbodka/feminine
The Spanish word for vodka is vodka.
vodka refers to a clear distilled alcoholic liquor. When talking about consuming it, you can use the verb beber, but the verb tomar is also very common across many Spanish-speaking regions when referring to drinking alcoholic beverages.
Meaning: clear distilled alcoholic liquor (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term vodca is commonly used. The colloquial variation vodqui is used in Spain and Argentina.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word vodka is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbodka/
When do people say it?
You can request specific brands or cocktails by name, such as using Smirnoff to ask for that brand, Grey Goose for the premium vodka or vodka tonic to ask for a vodka tonic.
Did you know?
- The word vodka is a diminutive of the Russian word for 'water', meaning 'little water'.
- The pronunciation of vodka in Spanish starts with a 'b' sound (/b/), as Spanish does not have a distinct 'v' sound like English does.
- The use of tomar with vodka is so prevalent that using beber can sometimes sound overly formal or clinical in a social bar setting.
Examples in context
- Él no fuma y no bebe vodka.He doesn't smoke and he doesn't drink vodka.This sentence illustrates a negative statement regarding smoking and drinking vodka.Tatoeba #1707813 by teskmon, translation #1561506 by CM
- Quisiera un vodka con tónica.I'd like a vodka and tonic.This sentence shows how to order 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 uses the verb tomar to express a lack of desire to drink vodka.Tatoeba #1661672 by marcelostockle, translation #372438 by ilayde
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are ordering drinks at a bar.
- Alejandro¿Qué quieres beber, Elena?What do you want to drink, Elena?
- ElenaQuiero un vodka con jugo de naranja.I want a vodka with orange juice.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo pediré lo mismo.Perfect, I will order the same.
- ElenaEl vodka de aquí es muy bueno.The vodka here is very good.
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.
