Spanish Conversation · Level 42
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Spanish word
carbónico
Pronunciation
IPA/kaɾˈβoniko/
Meaning
- adjectivecarbonated
Example
Prefiero el agua carbónica.
I prefer carbonated water.
More examples
El refresco contiene ácido carbónico.
The soft drink contains carbonic acid.
Core concept
Drink with dissolved carbon dioxide that fizzes.
Common phrases
ácido carbónico
carbonic acid
Similar words
carbonatado: Is carbonated throughout, so bubbles form and the drink tastes sparkling.
efervescente: Shows energetic bubbling with foam and many tiny bubbles rising continuously.
gasificado: Is loaded with gas so it foams or hisses when opened or poured.
espumoso: Creates thick foam on top, with a soft, frothy texture at the surface.
Definition in Spanish
Que describe la presencia o el efecto del dióxido de carbono disuelto, como ocurre en bebidas efervescentes.
Word origin
From Latin carbo 'coal' plus the adjective-forming suffix -ico via medieval Latin carbonicus, meaning 'related to carbon' and extended to liquids that contain dissolved CO2.
Usage tips
- Common on product labels and in technical descriptions, while everyday speech usually prefers 'agua con gas' rather than carbónico.
Other meanings
- carbon-basedadjective
Related words
- carbonatocarbonatenoun
- carbonatadocarbonatedadjective