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vinagre

vee-NAH-greh/biˈnaɣɾe/

“vinagre” means “vinegar” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

vinegar

Also: balsamic
NounmA1
A glass bottle filled with clear liquid and a cork stopper, sitting next to a green glass bottle with a salad leaf.

📝 In Action

Prefiero la ensalada con mucho vinagre y poca sal.

A1

I prefer salad with plenty of vinegar and little salt.

El vinagre de manzana es excelente para desinfectar verduras.

A2

Apple cider vinegar is excellent for disinfecting vegetables.

Mezcla agua con un chorrito de vinagre para limpiar los cristales.

B1

Mix water with a splash of vinegar to clean the windows.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aliño (dressing/seasoning)

Antonyms

  • almíbar (syrup (sweet liquid))

Common Collocations

  • vinagre de vino – wine vinegar
  • aceite y vinagre – oil and vinegar
  • vinagre balsámico – balsamic vinegar

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar como un vinagre – to be in a very bad mood
  • más agrio que el vinagre – very grumpy or extremely sour

sourpuss

Also: grump
Nounm/fB2informal
A person with a very grumpy expression, crossed arms, and a furrowed brow.

📝 In Action

No seas un vinagre y ven a bailar con nosotros.

B2

Don't be such a sourpuss and come dance with us.

Mi vecino es un vinagre; siempre se está quejando de todo.

B2

My neighbor is a grump; he's always complaining about everything.

Tiene cara de vinagre desde que llegó a la oficina.

C1

He's had a sour face since he arrived at the office.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • gruñón (grumpy)
  • malhumorado (bad-tempered)

Antonyms

  • alegre (cheerful)
  • simpático (friendly/nice)

Common Collocations

  • ser un vinagre – to be a grumpy person
  • cara de vinagre – a sour/grumpy expression

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vinagre" in Spanish:

balsamic→grump→sourpuss→vinegar→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vinagre

Question 1 of 3

Which article is correct for 'vinagre'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
vinagreta(vinaigrette) — Noun
avinagrar(to turn sour/to make like vinegar) — Verb
avinagrado(sour or grumpy) — Adjective
vinagrera(vinegar cruet/jar) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
bagre
📚 Etymology▼

From the Old French 'vyn egre', based on the Latin 'vinum' (wine) and 'acer' (sour). Literally 'sour wine'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: vinegarFrench: vinaigreItalian: aceto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'vinagre' always masculine, even if it refers to a woman?

When referring to the liquid, it is always masculine ('el vinagre'). When using it as a slang term for a person, the article changes: 'ella es UNA vinagre'.

What is the difference between 'vinagre' and 'vinagreta'?

'Vinagre' is the pure liquid ingredient. 'Vinagreta' is a vinaigrette sauce made by mixing vinegar with oil and other seasonings.

Does 'vinagre' have a plural form?

Yes, 'vinagres', but it's rarely used unless you are discussing different types of vinegar (e.g., 'Los vinagres de esta región son famosos').