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How to Say "light beer" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlight beeris rubiaB1 level.

English → SpanishB1

rubia

NounB1informal
general reference to color
A tall pint glass filled with effervescent, golden-yellow beer topped with white foam.

Examples

Para mí, una rubia bien fría, por favor.

For me, a really cold lager, please.

Aquí solo servimos rubias y tostadas.

Here we only serve light and dark beers (lagers and toasts/ambers).

Understanding Context

If you hear 'rubia' in a bar, it almost certainly refers to a light beer, not a person. The context makes the meaning clear.

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