Two hands holding simple stemmed glasses filled with liquid, clinking them together in a celebratory gesture.

brindis

brin-deess

nounmB1

toast?the act of drinking to someone's health or success

Also:speech (short formal speech)?the short speech given before drinking

📝 In Action

El presidente propuso un brindis por la paz mundial.

The president proposed a toast to world peace.

Todos levantaron sus copas para el brindis.

Everyone raised their glasses for the toast.

Fue un brindis muy emotivo, el mejor de la noche.

It was a very emotional toast, the best of the night.

Word Connections

Synonyms

saludo (greeting/cheers)

Common Collocations

hacer un brindis – to make a toast
proponer un brindis – to propose a toast
levantar la copa – to raise one's glass

💡 Grammar Points

Invariable Plural

This noun is unusual because the singular and plural forms are identical. One toast is 'un brindis,' and many toasts are 'varios brindis.' You only change the articles and adjectives.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Pluralizing the Noun

Mistake: "Hicimos tres brindises."

Correction: Hicimos tres brindis. (We made three toasts.) Since the singular form already ends in 's', the plural form stays the same.

⭐ Usage Tips

Verb vs. Noun

If you want to use this word as an action, use the verb 'brindar' (to toast). If you want to refer to the speech or the ritual object, use 'el brindis' (the noun).

Common Exclamation

While 'brindis' is the noun for the ritual, the most common exclamation when clinking glasses is '¡Salud!' (Health!) or sometimes '¡Chin-chin!'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: brindis

Question 1 of 2

If your boss makes five toasts at a dinner, how would you correctly describe them?

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Word Family

brindar(to toast, to offer) - verb

copa(glass, cup) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'brindis' and 'brindar'?

'Brindis' is the noun—it refers to the ritual itself or the short speech given. 'Brindar' is the verb—it means 'to toast' or 'to offer.' For example: 'Vamos a brindar' (Let's toast), but 'El brindis fue hermoso' (The toast was beautiful).

Is 'brindis' the word Spanish speakers use when clinking glasses?

Not usually. 'Brindis' refers to the speech or the whole ritual. When clinking glasses, Spanish speakers almost always say '¡Salud!' (Health!) or sometimes '¡Chin-chin!' in informal settings.