How to Say "refreshment" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “refreshment” is “refresco” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
a general term for a cold drink or light snack
Examples
¿Quieres un refresco de naranja?
Do you want an orange soda?
No bebo refrescos porque tienen mucha azúcar.
I don't drink soft drinks because they have a lot of sugar.
Sirvieron unos refrescos durante el intermedio.
They served some refreshments during the intermission.
Always Masculine
Even if the flavor of the soda is a feminine word (like 'naranja' or 'fresa'), you still use the masculine 'el' or 'un' because 'refresco' is a masculine noun.
Soda vs. Juice
Mistake: “Using 'refresco' for fruit juice.”
Correction: Use 'jugo' or 'zumo' for juice. 'Refresco' usually implies something carbonated or a manufactured cold drink.
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