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“sip” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsoɾβo/

Example

¿Quieres un sorbo de mi té?

Do you want a sip of my tea?

Illustration for sorbo (sip)

How to say “sip” in Spanish

“Sip” in Spanish is sorbo.

Small mouthful of liquid used to taste or moisten the mouth.

Full entry for sorbo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sorbo

Solo da un sorbo para comprobar la temperatura.

Just take one sip to check the temperature.

Tips for using sorbo

  • Spanish commonly pairs sorbo with dar, tomar, or beber a sorbos to show small sips, while beber de un sorbo often means finishing in one gulp so the two phrases contrast.

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