vodka con soda
/bodka kon soda/from spelling rules
In Spanish, a vodka soda is called vodka con soda.
The phrase refers to an alcoholic mixed drink consisting of vodka and soda water. When ordering this drink, it is common to use the masculine indefinite article un before the phrase, as in un vodka con soda.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the word for vodka and the preposition con, which means 'with'.
Which one should you use?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, the word soda refers to a sweetened soft drink. To avoid confusion and be more precise when requesting a vodka soda, you can use vodka con agua con gas, which means 'vodka with sparkling water'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to use the term vodka con soda.
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Examples in context
- ¿Puedes traerme una copa de vodka con soda, por favor?Can you bring me a vodka with soda, please?
- Quiero un vodka con soda, por favor.I want a vodka soda, please.
- ¿Me traes un vodka con soda?Will you bring me a vodka soda?
- Ella pidió un vodka con soda sin hielo.She ordered a vodka soda without ice.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are ordering drinks at a bar.
- AlejandroElena, ¿qué vas a beber?Elena, what are you going to drink?
- ElenaPediré un vodka con soda.I will order a vodka soda.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo también quiero un vodka con soda.Perfect, I want a vodka soda too.
- ElenaMuy bien, llamaré al camarero.Very well, I will call the waiter.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, soda, vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
