brindis
“brindis” means “toast” in Spanish (the act of drinking to someone's health or success).
toast
Also: speech (short formal speech)
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El presidente propuso un brindis por la paz mundial.
B1The president proposed a toast to world peace.
Todos levantaron sus copas para el brindis.
A2Everyone raised their glasses for the toast.
Fue un brindis muy emotivo, el mejor de la noche.
B2It was a very emotional toast, the best of the night.
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If your boss makes five toasts at a dinner, how would you correctly describe them?
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This word has a fascinating history! It comes from the old German phrase 'ich bring dir's' (I bring it to you), which was a common phrase used when offering a drink. It was adopted into Spanish through Italian and French, becoming 'brindis' to mean the gesture itself.
First recorded: 16th century
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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.