fresca
“fresca” means “fresh” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
fresh, cool
Also: chilled, crisp
📝 In Action
La lechuga está muy fresca; la acabo de comprar.
A1The lettuce is very fresh; I just bought it.
Me encanta el clima cuando la brisa es fresca.
A2I love the weather when the breeze is cool.
cheeky, insolent
Also: bold
📝 In Action
No seas tan fresca y pide disculpas a tu madre.
B2Don't be so cheeky and apologize to your mother.
Me contestó de una manera muy fresca, como si no le importara.
C1She answered me in a very sassy way, as if she didn't care.
soda, cool drink
📝 In Action
Pásame una fresca, por favor, tengo mucha sed.
B1Hand me a soda, please, I'm very thirsty.
¿Qué tipo de frescas tienen?
B1What kind of soft drinks do you have?
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Quick Quiz: fresca
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'fresca' to describe a person's behavior?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old Germanic word *frisk*, meaning 'new' or 'recent,' which passed into Vulgar Latin as *frescus*. It is related to the English word 'fresh.'
First recorded: Around the 11th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'fresca' and 'fría'?
Both mean cool/cold, but 'fresca' is milder and more positive. Think 'cool and refreshing.' 'Fría' means simply 'cold,' which can be unpleasantly cold or just very chilled.
Can I use 'fresco' to call a man cheeky?
Yes, absolutely! The figurative meaning of 'cheeky' applies to both men and women. If you are describing a man, you must change the ending to the masculine form: 'Él es muy fresco' (He is very cheeky).