Spanish Phrase
¿Me pones otra?
Meaning
Literally, “Will you put me another one?” In everyday Spanish it’s a casual way to ask a server or a friend for a second serving of a drink or a similar item. The tone is friendly and informal.
When to use
Use this phrase in bars, cafés, restaurants, or at a house party when you want a refill of a beverage (e.g., another glass of wine, another beer, another cup of coffee). It’s appropriate with people you address as ‘tú’ and in informal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Meponesotra?
Indirect object pronoun (me)
The pronoun 'me' indicates that the action of the verb is directed toward the speaker.
Verb conjugation (pones)
‘Pones’ is the second‑person singular (tú) present indicative of ‘poner’, used here in a polite request.
Noun ‘otra’ as a stand‑alone
‘Otra’ functions as a noun meaning ‘another one’; it must agree in gender with the item being referred to (feminine in most drinks like ‘copa’, ‘cerveza’).
Word order in questions
In informal questions the pronoun precedes the verb, and the whole clause is wrapped in inverted question marks.
🗨In Conversation
¿Me pones otra?
Can you get me another one?
Claro, ¿qué prefieres, cerveza o vino?
Sure, what would you like, beer or wine?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Me pongo otra?
‘Pongo’ is first‑person singular; the request is directed to ‘tú’, so you need ‘pones’.
¿Me pones otro?
If the drink is feminine (copa, cerveza), you must use ‘otra’. Using ‘otro’ creates a gender mismatch.
¿Me pone otra?
When speaking formally (usted), the verb should be conjugated as ‘pone’. Using ‘pones’ with a formal address sounds disrespectful.
↔Alternatives
¿Me traes otra?
Can you bring me another one?
¿Me sirves otra?
Will you serve me another one?
¿Puedes darme otra?
Can you give me another one?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the verb ‘poner’ is colloquially used for serving drinks, especially in bars. It’s informal, so reserve it for friends, peers, or when the server has invited a casual tone. In more formal restaurants you might prefer ‘¿Me trae otra, por favor?’ which uses the more polite verb ‘traer’. Also, remember that the gender of ‘otra’ must match the item: ‘otra cerveza’, ‘otra copa’, but ‘otro vino’ if the noun is masculine.