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coñac

ko-NYAHK/koˈɲak/

“coñac” means “cognac” in Spanish (the specific French brandy).

cognac, brandy

NounmA2
A single snifter glass filled with amber-colored cognac resting on a polished wooden surface.

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Después de la cena, mi abuelo siempre toma un coñac.

A2

After dinner, my grandfather always has a cognac.

¿Prefieres un café solo o un café con un chorrito de coñac?

B1

Do you prefer a black coffee or a coffee with a splash of brandy?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • brandy (brandy)
  • licor (liqueur/spirit)

Common Collocations

  • una copa de coñac – a glass of cognac
  • coñac de Jerez – brandy from Jerez (Spain)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "coñac" in Spanish:

brandy→cognac→

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Quick Quiz: coñac

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How do you say 'two cognacs' in Spanish?

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brandy(brandy) — Noun
📚 Etymology▼

Adapted from the French 'Cognac', which is a city in France famous for producing this specific spirit.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: cognacFrench: cognac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'coñac' different from 'brandy' in Spanish?

Technically, yes—Cognac is a specific type of brandy from France. However, in casual conversation, many Spanish speakers use 'coñac' to refer to any brandy.

Why is it spelled with an 'ñ'?

Spanish uses the 'ñ' to represent the 'ny' sound found in the original French word 'Cognac'. It makes the spelling match the way it's actually pronounced in Spanish.