Drinks vocabulary in English helps you talk about all kinds of beverages, from water and coffee to juice and soda. You’ll learn the names of common drinks, as well as useful phrases for ordering, describing, and asking about drinks in everyday situations.
Common Drink Names
These are the names of common drinks you’ll find in cafes, restaurants, and stores.
| English Drink | Spanish Drink | Example Sentence in English | Example Sentence in Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Agua | I’d like a glass of water, please. | Quisiera un vaso de agua, por favor. |
| Coffee | Café | She drinks coffee every morning. | Ella toma café todas las mañanas. |
| Tea | Té | Would you like some tea? | ¿Quieres un poco de té? |
| Juice | Jugo / Zumo | I have orange juice for breakfast. | Tengo jugo de naranja en el desayuno. |
| Milk | Leche | He adds milk to his coffee. | Él añade leche a su café. |
| Soda | Refresco | Can I have a soda with ice? | ¿Puedo tomar un refresco con hielo? |
| Wine | Vino | They drank red wine at dinner. | Bebieron vino tinto en la cena. |
| Beer | Cerveza | He ordered a cold beer. | Él pidió una cerveza fría. |
| Smoothie | Batido | I made a strawberry smoothie. | Hice un batido de fresa. |
| Lemonade | Limonada | Lemonade is perfect for a hot day. | La limonada es perfecta para un día caluroso. |
Types of Coffee and Tea
These are specific types of coffee and tea that you might see on a menu.
| English Drink | Spanish Drink | Example Sentence in English | Example Sentence in Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | Espresso | She ordered a strong espresso. | Ella pidió un espresso fuerte. |
| Cappuccino | Capuchino | I like cappuccino with cinnamon. | Me gusta el capuchino con canela. |
| Latte | Latte | A latte has more milk than coffee. | Un latte tiene más leche que café. |
| Black Tea | Té negro | Black tea is served with lemon. | El té negro se sirve con limón. |
| Green Tea | Té verde | Green tea is very healthy. | El té verde es muy saludable. |
| Herbal Tea | Té de hierbas | Herbal tea helps me relax. | El té de hierbas me ayuda a relajarme. |
| Chai | Chai | Chai tea is spiced and sweet. | El té chai es especiado y dulce. |
| Iced Coffee | Café frío | Iced coffee is great in summer. | El café frío es genial en verano. |
| Matcha | Matcha | Matcha is powdered green tea. | El matcha es té verde en polvo. |
| Tea Latte | Latte de té | A tea latte is creamy and warm. | Un latte de té es cremoso y tibio. |
Drink Containers and Serving
These words help you talk about how drinks are served and what they come in.
| English Word | Spanish Word | Example Sentence in English | Example Sentence in Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | Vaso | She drank water from a glass. | Ella bebió agua de un vaso. |
| Cup | Taza | The tea is in a small cup. | El té está en una taza pequeña. |
| Bottle | Botella | I bought a bottle of soda. | Compré una botella de refresco. |
| Can | Lata | He opened a can of beer. | Él abrió una lata de cerveza. |
| Straw | Pajilla / Popote | Can I have a straw, please? | ¿Me das una pajilla, por favor? |
| Mug | Taza grande | I use a mug for my coffee. | Uso una taza grande para mi café. |
| Pitcher | Jarra | The lemonade is in a pitcher. | La limonada está en una jarra. |
| To-go cup | Vaso para llevar | She took her coffee in a to-go cup. | Ella llevó su café en un vaso para llevar. |
| Ice | Hielo | Please add ice to my drink. | Por favor, agrega hielo a mi bebida. |
| Lid | Tapa | Don’t forget the cup lid. | No olvides la tapa del vaso. |
I drank water from a _____.
glass
Water is often served in a glass. Cups are more common for tea or coffee, bottles and cans are for bottled or canned drinks.
Describing Drink Flavors
These words help you describe the taste of drinks.
| English Word | Spanish Word | Example Sentence in English | Example Sentence in Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet | Dulce | This juice is very sweet. | Este jugo es muy dulce. |
| Bitter | Amargo | Coffee without sugar is bitter. | El café sin azúcar es amargo. |
| Sour | Ácido | Lemonade tastes sour. | La limonada sabe ácida. |
| Refreshing | Refrescante | I love a refreshing iced tea. | Me encanta un té frío refrescante. |
| Creamy | Cremoso | The latte is creamy and smooth. | El latte es cremoso y suave. |
| Fizzy | Con gas | Soda is fizzy and cold. | El refresco es con gas y frío. |
| Strong | Fuerte | The espresso is very strong. | El espresso es muy fuerte. |
| Light | Suave / Ligero | I prefer light coffee. | Prefiero el café suave. |
| Hot | Caliente | Be careful, the tea is hot. | Cuidado, el té está caliente. |
| Iced | Con hielo | I want an iced coffee. | Quiero un café con hielo. |
This juice is very _____.
sweet
Juices are usually described as 'sweet.' Bitter, sour, and creamy describe different taste profiles that are less common for juice.
Ordering and Asking for Drinks
These useful phrases will help you order drinks and ask about them in English.
| English Sentence | Spanish Sentence |
|---|---|
| Can I have a coffee, please? | ¿Puedo tomar un café, por favor? |
| I’d like a glass of water. | Quisiera un vaso de agua. |
| Do you have any juice? | ¿Tienen jugo? |
| Can I get a lemonade to go? | ¿Puedo llevar una limonada? |
| I want a cappuccino with extra foam. | Quiero un capuchino con más espuma. |
| Could you add some ice? | ¿Podrías agregar hielo? |
| Is the tea caffeinated? | ¿El té tiene cafeína? |
| I’ll have a beer, please. | Tomaré una cerveza, por favor. |
| Do you take milk in your coffee? | ¿Tomas leche en tu café? |
| What kind of tea do you have? | ¿Qué tipo de té tienen? |
That’s your complete guide to drinks vocabulary in English! You’re now ready to order, describe, and enjoy beverages in everyday situations.
Flashcards (1 of 50)
- English Drink: Water
- Example Sentence in English: I’d like a glass of water, please.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
