A green glass bottle and two tall glasses filled with bubbling light yellow sparkling wine.

champaña

cham-PAH-nyah

nounfA2

champagne?sparkling wine from the Champagne region or similar

Also:sparkling wine?often used loosely for any bubbly wine

📝 In Action

Abrimos una botella de champaña para celebrar su cumpleaños.

We opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate her birthday.

La champaña estaba muy fría y deliciosa.

The champagne was very cold and delicious.

Sirvieron champaña en copas altas durante la boda.

They served champagne in tall glasses during the wedding.

Word Connections

Synonyms

champán (champagne (masculine version))
espumoso (sparkling wine)

Common Collocations

una copa de champaña – a glass of champagne
champaña rosada – rosé champagne
brindar con champaña – to toast with champagne

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Endings

This word ends in -a, so it is feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with it (e.g., 'la champaña fría').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up Gender

Mistake: "Using 'el champaña'."

Correction: Use 'la champaña' if the word ends in -a, or 'el champán' if you use the version ending in -n.

⭐ Usage Tips

Choosing between champaña and champán

Both are correct! 'Champaña' is very common in Latin America, while 'Champán' is often preferred in Spain.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: champaña

Question 1 of 2

Which article should you use with the word 'champaña'?

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Word Family

champán(champagne) - noun

achampañado(champagne-like) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'champaña' the same as 'champán'?

Yes, they both refer to the same drink. 'Champaña' is feminine and 'champán' is masculine. Both are widely accepted, though usage varies by region.

Can I use 'champaña' for any sparkling wine?

In casual conversation, many people use it for any wine with bubbles, but strictly speaking, it refers only to the wine from the Champagne region of France.