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How to Say "wine" in Spanish

The Spanish word forwineis vinoA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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NounA1
alcoholic beverage
A clear, stemmed glass filled with dark red wine, sitting elegantly on a simple wooden surface.

Examples

Me gusta el vino tinto con la carne.

I like red wine with meat.

¿Quieres una copa de vino blanco?

Do you want a glass of white wine?

España produce vinos excelentes.

Spain produces excellent wines.

A Masculine Noun

Even though some nouns ending in '-o' can be feminine, 'vino' is masculine. Always say 'el vino' for 'the wine' or 'un vino' for 'a wine'.

Red Wine vs. 'Vino Rojo'

Mistake:Quiero un vino rojo.

Correction: Quiero un vino tinto. While 'rojo' is the usual word for 'red,' Spanish uses the special word 'tinto' (meaning 'tinted' or 'dark-colored') specifically for red wine.

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