Inklingo

champaña

cham-PAH-nyah/t͡ʃamˈpaɲa/

champaña means champagne in Spanish (sparkling wine from the Champagne region or similar).

champagne

Also: sparkling wine
NounfA2
Latin AmericaSpain
A green glass bottle and two tall glasses filled with bubbling light yellow sparkling wine.

📝 In Action

Abrimos una botella de champaña para celebrar su cumpleaños.

A2

We opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate her birthday.

La champaña estaba muy fría y deliciosa.

A2

The champagne was very cold and delicious.

Sirvieron champaña en copas altas durante la boda.

B1

They served champagne in tall glasses during the wedding.

Word Connections

Synonyms

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

Common Collocations

  • una copa de champañaa glass of champagne
  • champaña rosadarosé champagne
  • brindar con champañato toast with champagne

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "champaña" in Spanish:

sparkling wine

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: champaña

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
champán(champagne)Noun
achampañado(champagne-like)Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
montañaEspañacampañaextraña
📚 Etymology

From the French word 'Champagne', which is a region in France famous for producing this specific sparkling wine.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: champagneFrench: champagneItalian: champagne

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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.