martini
“martini” means “martini” in Spanish (referring to the classic cocktail made with gin and vermouth).
martini
Also: vermouth
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Un martini, por favor.
A1A martini, please.
Prefiero el martini con dos aceitunas.
A2I prefer the martini with two olives.
En esta coctelería sirven el mejor martini seco de la ciudad.
B1In this cocktail bar, they serve the best dry martini in the city.
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Named after the Italian vermouth brand 'Martini & Rossi', which was established in the 19th century by Alessandro Martini and Luigi Rossi.
First recorded: Early 20th century (in reference to the cocktail).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'martini' a native Spanish word?
No, it is a 'loanword,' which means it was borrowed from another language (Italian/English). This is why it has a slightly unusual ending for a Spanish noun.
Do I need to pronounce the 'h'?
There is no 'h' in the Spanish word 'martini'. It is spelled exactly like in English, and you pronounce every letter clearly.
Is a martini the same as vermouth?
Technically, no. A martini is a cocktail that contains vermouth. However, because 'Martini' is a famous brand of vermouth, many people use the word interchangeably depending on where they are.