South American Spanish
Pitillo
Used when ordering drinks or discussing beverage preferences.
Literal Meaning
A tube made of plastic or other materials used for sucking liquid up; a small pipe or whistle.
Actual Meaning
Drinking straw - 'sorbete' in Colombia, 'pitillo' in Venezuela
Examples in Context

Necesito un pitillo

Dame un pitillo para el jugo

Helpful Tips
  • 1'Sorbete' in Spain means sorbet/sherbet ice cream!
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