Brindar (en. Toast)

/bɾinˈdaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Translation: To make a toast, usually by raising a glass with a drink.
Translation: At the party, everyone gathered to toast to the newlyweds.
En la fiesta, todos se reunieron para brindar por los novios.
Translation: To provide or offer something to someone.
Translation: The company decided to provide support to employees in difficult situations.
La empresa decidió brindar apoyo a los empleados en situaciones difíciles.
Translation: To provide or give something that is considered necessary or useful.
Translation: The government is providing humanitarian aid to the disaster victims.
El gobierno está brindando ayuda humanitaria a las víctimas del desastre.

Etymology

Translation: From the Italian 'brindisi', which refers to the action of raising a glass to celebrate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: to toast to
Translation: To make a toast in honor of someone or something.
brindar por
Translation: to provide attention
Translation: To offer attention or care to something or someone.
brindar atención
Translation: to provide opportunities
Translation: To provide opportunities to other people.
brindar oportunidades

Related Words

Translation: toast
Translation: Action of raising a glass and drinking as a sign of celebration.
brindis
Translation: to celebrate
Translation: To hold a party or activity to commemorate something.
celebrar
Translation: to offer
Translation: To give something as a sign of respect or gratitude.
ofrendar

Slang Meanings

Translation: To do something for the people.
Translation: He is always toasting for his friends at parties.
Él siempre está brindando por sus amigos en las fiestas.
Translation: To provide help in difficult times.
Translation: She knows how to provide support when it is most needed.
Ella sabe brindar apoyo cuando más se necesita.