This blog post was originally posted on March 18, 2015, and was updated on September 24, 2017. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Having your basic vocabulary down in a foreign country is key. And if you’re a foodie like us, you have your priorities! Here’s your guide to ordering a drink in Spain.<\/h3>\n

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Una Ca\u00f1a<\/h2>\n

We drink a lot of beer in Spain. In fact, despite being one of the top wine producers in the world<\/a>, we still manage to drink a lot more beer than fermented grape juice. One word you will hear everywhere when traveling around Spain is\u00a0una ca\u00f1a,\u00a0<\/em>or a small draft beer\u2014usually around 200 ml. Futhermore, the genius behind this is that your beer will always be extra cold. But, if you’re extra thirsty, ask for\u00a0un doble.\u00a0<\/em>When it comes to ordering a drink in Spain, this is one word you won’t want to forget!<\/p>\n

Una Mediana<\/h2>\n

Not in the mood for a draft beer? Get a\u00a0mediana<\/em>, a bottled beer. This is also referred to as\u00a0un tercio,\u00a0<\/em>a third of a liter.\u00a0<\/em>Many Spaniards opt for bottled beers as the night draws on. Which is a good idea as these are harder to spill in a crowded bar!<\/p>\n

Un Botell\u00edn<\/h2>\n

Also known as un quinto,\u00a0<\/em>a fifth of a liter\u2014these little bottles of beer are the cutest! And also practical, too, during the hot days of summer.<\/p>\n

Una Cerveza Sin<\/h2>\n

A beer without is the literal meaning of this cool alternative drink. It refers to a beer with no alcohol, simple as that!<\/p>\n

Una Clara<\/h2>\n

They say this is becoming popular in North America, but it’s something that has long existed in Spain. It is a beer mixed with lemon soda or lemonade. It is also a refreshing, delicious and the perfect pre-lunch drink as it won’t leave you hazy. Order it\u00a0muy clara<\/em> if you’d prefer more lemon than beer.<\/p>\n

Un Chupito<\/h2>\n

This word is used in a few different situations, whether it be after dinner when you’re offered a\u00a0chupito<\/em> of some liquor, usually on the house, or at a rowdy bar when a round of\u00a0chupitos\u00a0<\/em>is, for whatever reason, a necessary choice. The word means shot so when ordering a drink in Spain, use it at your discretion!<\/p>\n

Vino Tinto<\/h2>\n

You may know your colors in Spanish, but they aren’t going to do you any good when ordering red wine. Of course, bartenders and waiters will understand\u00a0un vino rojo, por favor<\/em>, but the correct way to say it is actually\u00a0vino tinto.\u00a0<\/em>And when in Barcelona, you can try your hand at Catalan with a bit of vi negre, red wine is actually black in the local language<\/a>! Of course one special wine, a fortified wine is one of our favorites. Vermouth is unmissable while visiting Barcelona. Join our lovely guide Victoria as she tells you how to enjoy it like a local.<\/p>\n