B2 俚语 非正式

Estar de copas

To be out for drinks

意思

To be enjoying alcoholic beverages socially, typically at a bar.

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文化背景

The 'ronda' system is crucial. If you are 'de copas', expect to take turns paying for the whole group. Leaving before your turn to pay can be seen as rude. While 'estar de copas' is understood, 'estar de tragos' or 'irse de peda' (very slangy) are more common in local parlance. The term 'copas' is often replaced by 'birras' (beers) or 'fernet'. 'Estar de joda' is the high-energy slang equivalent for a night out. 'Estar de rumba' is the preferred term, which implies not just drinking but also dancing and a high-energy party atmosphere.

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The Subjunctive Connection

When making plans, use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que estemos de copas mucho tiempo'.

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Don't overdo it

Using 'estar de copas' too often in a professional setting might give the wrong impression about your lifestyle.

意思

To be enjoying alcoholic beverages socially, typically at a bar.

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The Subjunctive Connection

When making plans, use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que estemos de copas mucho tiempo'.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

Using 'estar de copas' too often in a professional setting might give the wrong impression about your lifestyle.

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The 'Tardeo' Trend

In Spain, 'estar de copas' is now happening at 6 PM too! This is called 'el tardeo'.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'estar de copas'.

Anoche nosotros __________ por el centro hasta muy tarde.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estuvimos de copas

We need the past tense (pretérito indefinido) of 'estar' in the plural 'nosotros' form, followed by 'de copas'.

Which sentence is the most natural for a casual Friday night plan?

A: ¿Quieres participar en una reunión con alcohol? B: ¿Te apetece estar de copas esta noche? C: ¿Deseas beber de los vasos?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: B

Option B uses the natural idiom 'estar de copas' in a friendly, informal way.

Complete the dialogue.

Juan: '¿Por qué no viniste a la cena?' María: 'Lo siento, es que ya __________ con mis compañeros de trabajo y se me hizo tarde.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estaba de copas

The imperfect 'estaba' is used here to provide background information for why she didn't go to the dinner.

Match the situation to the correct phrase.

Situation: You are at a bar at 2 AM with your best friends.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estoy de copas.

'De tapas' is for food, 'de compras' is for shopping, and 'de copas' is for late-night drinks.

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视觉学习工具

What's in the 'Copa'?

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Bebidas

  • Gin Tonic
  • Vino
  • Combinados
  • Cócteles

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'estar de copas'. Fill Blank B1

Anoche nosotros __________ por el centro hasta muy tarde.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estuvimos de copas

We need the past tense (pretérito indefinido) of 'estar' in the plural 'nosotros' form, followed by 'de copas'.

Which sentence is the most natural for a casual Friday night plan? Choose A2

A: ¿Quieres participar en una reunión con alcohol? B: ¿Te apetece estar de copas esta noche? C: ¿Deseas beber de los vasos?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: B

Option B uses the natural idiom 'estar de copas' in a friendly, informal way.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

Juan: '¿Por qué no viniste a la cena?' María: 'Lo siento, es que ya __________ con mis compañeros de trabajo y se me hizo tarde.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estaba de copas

The imperfect 'estaba' is used here to provide background information for why she didn't go to the dinner.

Match the situation to the correct phrase. situation_matching A1

Situation: You are at a bar at 2 AM with your best friends.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estoy de copas.

'De tapas' is for food, 'de compras' is for shopping, and 'de copas' is for late-night drinks.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Technically, yes, but 'ir de cañas' is more specific for beer. 'Copas' usually implies wine or mixed drinks.

It depends on your relationship. If you are at a company party, it's fine. In a formal email, avoid it.

'Estar de copas' describes the activity; 'estar borracho' describes the physical state of being drunk. You can be 'de copas' without being 'borracho'.

Usually, yes, but the modern 'tardeo' has made afternoon 'copas' very common.

Yes, it's understood everywhere, but 'estar de tragos' is more common in many countries like Mexico or Colombia.

In Spanish, 'estar de' + [noun] is a common construction to indicate a temporary state or activity (e.g., estar de viaje, estar de huelga).

It sounds a bit strange. The phrase strongly implies a social setting with others.

You could say 'salir a tomar una copa' or 'asistir a un cóctel'.

'Ir' focuses on the action of going out; 'estar' focuses on the fact that you are already there.

Yes, once the formal ceremony is over and the party starts, you can say everyone is 'de copas'.

相关表达

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ir de tapas

similar

To go out for small snacks/appetizers.

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estar de fiesta

similar

To be partying.

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tomar algo

neutral

To have a drink/snack.

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estar de bajón

contrast

To be feeling down or depressed.

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