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cervezas

sehr-VEH-sahs

NounfA1

beers?alcoholic beverage, plural

Also:a round of drinks?when ordering socially

📝 In Action

¿Pedimos unas cervezas para la mesa?

Should we order some beers for the table?

Las cervezas artesanales son mis favoritas.

Craft beers are my favorites.

El camarero trajo dos cervezas frías.

The waiter brought two cold beers.

Word Connections

Synonyms

birras (beers (informal, Spain/Argentina))
chelas (beers (informal, Mexico/Central America))

Common Collocations

pedir cervezas – to order beers
tomar unas cervezas – to have a few beers
cervezas bien frías – very cold beers

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural Nouns

Since 'cerveza' ends in -a (a vowel), the plural is formed by adding -s. It must always be used with feminine plural words like 'las' (the) or 'unas' (some).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Article

Mistake: "Los cervezas."

Correction: Las cervezas. Remember, the base word 'cerveza' is feminine, so all words that describe it must also be feminine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Ordering Tip

In many Spanish-speaking countries, when you ask for 'una cerveza,' the waiter might ask you what kind you want (e.g., draft, bottle, local brand).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cervezas

Question 1 of 2

Which article is correct when talking about 'the beers'?

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Word Family

cerveza(beer (singular)) - noun

cervecería(brewery, beer hall) - noun

cervecero(brewer, beer lover) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'cervezas' refer to all types of alcoholic drinks?

No, 'cervezas' specifically means 'beers.' For general alcoholic drinks, you would use 'bebidas alcohólicas' or simply 'tragos' (drinks).

How do I ask for a 'draft beer'?

You can ask for 'una cerveza de barril' or, in many regions, 'una caña' (a small draft beer) or 'un chopp' (a larger draft beer, common in parts of South America).