refresco
“refresco” means “soft drink” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
soft drink, soda
Also: refreshment, pop
📝 In Action
¿Quieres un refresco de naranja?
A1Do you want an orange soda?
No bebo refrescos porque tienen mucha azúcar.
A2I don't drink soft drinks because they have a lot of sugar.
Sirvieron unos refrescos durante el intermedio.
B1They served some refreshments during the intermission.
I refresh, I cool down
Also: I update
📝 In Action
Me refresco la cara con agua fría.
B1I refresh my face with cold water.
Cada cinco minutos refresco la página para ver los resultados.
B1Every five minutes I refresh the page to see the results.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
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Quick Quiz: refresco
Question 1 of 2
If you are at a party and someone offers you 'un refresco', what are they most likely giving you?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'refrescar', which comes from the combination of 're-' (again) and 'fresco' (fresh/cold). It originally referred to the act of cooling something down.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'refresco' include beer or wine?
No, 'refresco' specifically refers to non-alcoholic drinks. For alcoholic drinks, you would use 'bebida alcohólica' or the specific name of the drink.
Is 'soda' used in Spanish?
Yes, but it's less common than 'refresco'. 'Soda' is often used to refer specifically to plain carbonated water (club soda).