Spanish Conversation · Level 184
15 words
Spanish word
brindis
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɾindis/
Meaning
- masculine nountoast
Example
¿Quieres hacer un brindis?
Do you want to make a toast?
More examples
Vamos a hacer un brindis por los novios.
Let's make a toast to the bride and groom.
Core concept
People raising glasses together as one person speaks a short dedication.
Common phrases
hacer un brindis
make a toast
brindis por la salud
toast to health
Similar words
salud: One-word or short phrase voiced to wish well while toasting.
copa: Individual drinking vessel, usually glass, used to serve wine or other drinks.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de alzar las copas y pronunciar unas palabras breves para celebrar o rendir homenaje; también la frase dicha en ese momento.
Word origin
Spanish brindis is borrowed from Italian brindisi and came to mean both the ceremonial raising of glasses and the brief words spoken to celebrate or honor someone.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are hacer un brindis and brindar por, and speakers often say 'Brindemos por...' followed by the person or reason, for example 'por tu salud'.