vino
“vino” means “wine” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
wine
📝 In Action
Me gusta el vino tinto con la carne.
A1I like red wine with meat.
¿Quieres una copa de vino blanco?
A1Do you want a glass of white wine?
España produce vinos excelentes.
A2Spain produces excellent wines.
he came, she came, it came, you came
📝 In Action
Mi amigo vino a la fiesta anoche.
A2My friend came to the party last night.
Ella vino a visitarme la semana pasada.
A2She came to visit me last week.
El paquete que esperabas vino esta mañana.
B1The package you were waiting for came this morning.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: vino
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'vino' to mean 'he came'?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Vino' has two separate origins. As 'wine,' it comes from the Latin word 'vinum'. As 'he/she came,' it's a form of the verb 'venir,' which comes from the Latin verb 'venire,' meaning 'to come.'
First recorded: Both forms have existed since Old Spanish, around the 10th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'vino' means 'wine' or 'came'?
Look at the words around it! If you see 'el', 'un', or 'mi' right before it (like 'el vino'), it's the noun 'wine'. If a person or thing is the subject of the sentence (like 'ella vino' or 'el tren vino'), it's the verb 'came'.
Why is red wine 'vino tinto' and not 'vino rojo'?
It's a historical quirk. 'Tinto' means 'tinted' or 'dyed'. Long ago, it was used to describe the deep color of the wine made from dark grapes. The name stuck, and now it's the official term for red wine in Spanish.