Bedeutung
A polite way to order a beer.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, if you just say 'una cerveza', they might ask if you want a 'caña' (small draft) or a 'doble' (larger draft). In Mexico, beer is often served with lime and salt, or as a 'Michelada' with spices. It is common to share a large liter bottle ('un litro') among friends rather than ordering individual small beers.
The 'Tapa' Rule
In many parts of Spain, a beer comes with a free snack. Don't be surprised if food appears!
Gender Matters
Always say 'una' cerveza. Saying 'un' cerveza is the quickest way to sound like a tourist.
Bedeutung
A polite way to order a beer.
The 'Tapa' Rule
In many parts of Spain, a beer comes with a free snack. Don't be surprised if food appears!
Gender Matters
Always say 'una' cerveza. Saying 'un' cerveza is the quickest way to sound like a tourist.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct feminine article for beer.
___ cerveza, por favor.
Cerveza is a feminine noun, so it requires 'una'.
Complete the polite request.
Por ______, una cerveza.
'Por favor' is the standard way to say 'please'.
Match the phrase to the context.
You are at a bar and want to order a beer.
This is the standard ordering phrase.
What does the customer say?
Camarero: ¿Qué desea? Cliente: ________.
The customer is responding to a request for their order.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Beer Sizes in Spain
Sizes
- • Caña (Small)
- • Doble (Medium)
- • Jarra (Large)
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben___ cerveza, por favor.
Cerveza is a feminine noun, so it requires 'una'.
Por ______, una cerveza.
'Por favor' is the standard way to say 'please'.
You are at a bar and want to order a beer.
This is the standard ordering phrase.
Camarero: ¿Qué desea? Cliente: ________.
The customer is responding to a request for their order.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
6 FragenYes, it can sound demanding. Always add 'por favor' to remain polite.
Say 'Dos cervezas, por favor'. Remember to make 'cerveza' plural.
Usually no, unless you have a preference. They will serve the house beer.
Yes! Just swap 'cerveza' for 'agua', 'vino', or 'zumo'.
It's a small glass of draft beer, very popular in Spain.
In most bars, you pay when you leave ('la cuenta'), but in very busy places, you pay when served.
Verwandte Redewendungen
La cuenta, por favor
similarThe bill, please
Otra, por favor
builds onAnother one, please
Una caña, por favor
specialized formA draft beer, please
