té
“té” means “tea” in Spanish (The beverage).
tea
Also: herbal tea, tea bag
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¿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.
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Which sentence correctly asks 'Do you want tea?'
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The word 'té' comes from the Min Nan Chinese character '茶' (pronounced 'te'). It spread to Europe through Dutch traders who were in contact with that specific region of China.
First recorded: 17th century
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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!