Spanish Conversation · Level 71
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Spanish word
energético
Pronunciation
IPA/eneɾˈxetiko/
Meaning
- masculine nounenergy drink
Example
¿Quieres un energético después de correr?
Do you want an energy drink after running?
More examples
Después de estudiar prefiero un energético para mantenerme despierto.
After studying I prefer an energy drink to stay awake.
Core concept
A can with a lightning bolt and a 30-minute stopwatch.
Common phrases
beber un energético
drink an energy drink
mezclar un energético con alcohol
mix an energy drink with alcohol
Similar words
bebida energética: Commercially sold drink with caffeine and sugar designed for a short energy boost.
refresco: Cold, sweet carbonated drink that is fizzy and often high in sugar.
café: Hot beverage brewed from roasted coffee beans that delivers caffeine to reduce sleepiness.
bebida isotónica: Electrolyte drink formulated to replace fluids and salts lost through sweating.
Definition in Spanish
Bebida que proporciona un impulso temporal de energía, consumida para combatir el cansancio mediante cafeína y azúcares.
Word origin
From energía (from Greek energeia) plus the adjectival suffix -tico, the adjective becomes a noun used for the commercial energy drink.
Usage tips
- The adjective enérgico describes a lively person, while energético most often functions as the noun for the drink.