té
/tay/
📝 In Action
¿Quieres una taza de té?
A1Do you want a cup of tea?
Prefiero el té verde sin azúcar.
A1I prefer green tea without sugar.
Este té de manzanilla es perfecto para dormir.
A2This chamomile tea is perfect for sleeping.
Se me acabaron los tés, tengo que comprar más.
B1I ran out of tea bags, I have to buy more.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine: 'el té'
Even though many words ending in 'e' can be tricky, 'té' is always masculine. So you'll say 'el té' (the tea) or 'un té' (a tea).
The Accent is Crucial!
The little line over the 'e' (the accent mark) is super important. It changes the entire meaning of the word. 'Té' is the drink, while 'te' means 'you'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'té' and 'te'
Mistake: "¿Té gusta el te?"
Correction: ¿Te gusta el té? (Do you like tea?). Remember: 'té' with an accent is the drink. 'Te' without an accent is about 'you'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking for Different Kinds
You can ask for different types of tea just like in English. For example, 'un té verde' (a green tea), 'un té negro' (a black tea), or 'un té de menta' (a mint tea).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: té
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly asks 'Do you want tea?'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'té' have an accent mark but 'te' doesn't?
It's a special type of accent called a 'tilde diacrítica'. It's used to tell two short words that are spelled the same apart. In this case, it separates 'té' (the drink) from 'te' (the word for 'you', as in 'I love you' / 'Te quiero'). Think of it as a helpful sign to avoid confusion!