Short answer: Cerveza (Spanish), Bière (French), Bier (German), Birra (Italian), Cerveja (Portuguese), Pivo (Czech), Piwo (Polish), øl (Danish and Norwegian), öl (Swedish), bīru (Japanese) and píjiǔ (Mandarin) will get you a cold one almost anywhere. Scroll down for the full list with pronunciation, plus how to order like a local.
Hmmm, beer. There are plenty of reasons to drink more of it. Just to name a few, it is said to be good for your skin, it may lower the risk of kidney stones, and the silicon in it can help keep your bones strong. Whether you buy all of that or not, the case for a cold one is easy to make.
Planning your next trip? Learn the language of pub culture before you pack your bags. From Spanish Cerveza to German Bier, ordering a drink abroad is easier than you think. Scroll through the full guide below to find the word for beer, plus how to order one like a local in more than 20 languages.
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