How to Say "champagne" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “champagne” is “champaña” — use this term for sparkling wine in general, especially when it's from the Champagne region or a similar style, and you want a widely understood and common term.
Use this term for sparkling wine in general, especially when it's from the Champagne region or a similar style, and you want a widely understood and common term.
Learn more →This word specifically refers to the authentic sparkling wine that originates from the Champagne region of France, often implying a higher quality or specific designation.
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This is a direct loanword from French, understood in Spanish but less common than 'champaña' or 'champán' for referring to the wine itself, often used in very formal or international contexts.
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Examples
Abrimos una botella de champaña para celebrar su cumpleaños.
We opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate her birthday.
champán
Examples
Vamos a abrir una botella de champán para celebrar el ascenso.
We are going to open a bottle of Champagne to celebrate the promotion.
cham-PAHNtʃamˈpan
Examples
Brindamos con champagne por el año nuevo.
We toasted with champagne for the new year.
Prefiero el champagne muy frío.
I prefer champagne very cold.
La botella de champagne está en la mesa.
The bottle of champagne is on the table.
Gender of the word
Even though it ends in 'e', this word is masculine. You should use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el champagne'.
Counting champagne
Like water or wine, you don't usually make this word plural. To count it, talk about 'copas' (glasses) or 'botellas' (bottles).
Spelling variations
Mistake: “Writing 'shampán'.”
Correction: Always use 'ch' in Spanish. You can write 'champagne' (French style), 'champán' (standard Spanish), or 'champaña' (common in Latin America).
Champaña vs. Champán
The most common confusion is between 'champaña' and 'champán'. While 'champaña' is a general term for the sparkling wine, 'champán' is often reserved for the authentic French product. Using 'champaña' is usually safe for any sparkling wine, but using 'champán' incorrectly for non-French wine can sound imprecise.
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