Wine in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'wine' is 'vino', pronounced BEE-noh (IPA: /ˈbino/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: vinos).
Pronunciation: BEE-noh
| Spanish | vino |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | BEE-noh · /ˈbino/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | vinos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'vino'
- Este vino tinto va muy bien con la carne.
This red wine goes very well with the meat. - ¿Nos recomienda un vino blanco de la casa?
Could you recommend a house white wine? - Compramos una botella de vino para la cena con los vecinos.
We bought a bottle of wine for dinner with the neighbors. - En la región de Mendoza producen algunos de los mejores vinos de América del Sur.
In the Mendoza region they produce some of the best wines in South America.
Common Phrases with 'vino'
- vino tinto
red wine - vino blanco
white wine
How to Use 'vino'
Red wine is 'vino tinto', never 'vino rojo'. Note that 'vino' is also the third-person preterite of 'venir': 'ella vino ayer' (she came yesterday) — context makes the meaning clear.
Regional note: In Chile and Argentina, wine culture is central and 'vino de la casa' is common in restaurants; in Spain, ordering 'un tinto' means red wine, but in Colombia 'un tinto' is black coffee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Wine' in Spanish is 'vino', pronounced BEE-noh.
It is spelled v-i-n-o.
'Vino' is masculine: you say 'el vino'.
The plural of 'vino' is 'vinos'.
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