what is the word for large beer (slang)?

Question

what is the word for large beer (slang)? When ordering a 40 oz. beer there is word that is not a direct translation. This word I think has something to do with a turtle.

give me a vote - icanrideawave, Jan 21, 2010

some use of the word "tortuga"? - 0074b507, Jan 21, 2010

Maybe a word to describe a person with both a weight and drinking problem? ;) - 0057ed01, Jan 21, 2010

Answer 1

Ok, to make things very clear:

Now this is incredible, this is one of my favourite bars!! And the glass Paco is using is el doble.

je je, it even says on his shirt ''el doble''. doe's it mean he only serves los dobles? :)) - saulele, Jan 21, 2010

There you have it. You could, at least in Mexico, say, "Chelota." - 005faa61, Jan 21, 2010

yes, the place is actually called: el doble: , they also have wine and softdrinks, but this bar does not serve "copas". You can ask for a caña or a doble here, look at the foam on top...best place in Madrid;) - 00494d19, Jan 22, 2010

Answer 2

In Mexico:

The slang term for these are “caguamas” (sea turtles) or in some parts like Mazatlan, “ballenas” (whales). Wiki

I haven't heard caguamas here in Veracruz; Ballenas is much more common.

Yes, I've heard Mexicans call the quart bottles of beer sold here "caguamas." I've also heard one say "las botellas chingonas." (Also Mexican slang for "big.") - taustin52556, Jan 21, 2010

Okay! the reason they call beer(pacifico) in mexico ballenas is because the pacifico logo on the 32oz bottles have a whale on them! The U.S. logo has an anchor. - icanrideawave, Jan 22, 2010

Answer 3

cerveza grande!

Answer 4

Una jarra y un mini:

Lo que me ha costado encontrar un mini!! Bueno, y en efecto, los tradicionales minis de Madrid son un litro de alguna bebida, puede ser también ron con coca cola o algo, o cerveza y son de plástico, es decir , una marrana'

Answer 5

Un botellín, very typical too, and a caña, in other countries this is wine.

Answer 6

¡¡¡Cervezota!!!

Answer 7

HI will, welcome to the forum

In Spain we say:

una jarra, un doble, un mini (1 litre) (yes, this last one really is a weird thing to say!)

so how much is una jarra and un doble then? 2,3 litres? - saulele, Jan 21, 2010

If a mini is one litre, I'm in the wrong country! - 008f2974, Jan 21, 2010

:) - saulele, Jan 21, 2010

Answer 8

Un tanqúe--------A tankard

Answer 9

The one that comes to my mind is "caguamón", which is an exaggeration of "caguama". Caguama is a sea turtle, so I think that might be what you're thinking of. At least that's how it is in Mexico.

Answer 10

caguama

Answer 11

Ok, Heidita!! I am drooling over here! They look delicious.

Answer 12

Una grande