Brindis (en. Toast)

/ˈbrindis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Ceremony in which glasses are raised, often accompanied by a speech or wish.

Example Sentence: We made a toast for the newlyweds during dinner.

Hicimos un brindis por los novios durante la cena.

Definition: Expression of good wishes to someone, expressed at a social gathering.

Example Sentence: The birthday toast was emotional and cheerful.

El brindis de cumpleaños fue emotivo y alegre.

Etymology/Origin: The term 'toast' comes from the German 'bring dir’s', which means 'I bring you (this)'.

Common Phrase: toast to

Common Phrase Meaning: Expression that introduces a wish or celebration in a toast.

brindis por

Common Phrase: make a toast

Common Phrase Meaning: To raise glasses and offer a wish or greeting.

hacer un brindis

Common Phrase: honorary toast

Common Phrase Meaning: A toast that is made to acknowledge someone in particular.

brindis de honor

Related Word: health

Related Word Description: Expression used when raising the glass.

salud

Related Word: celebration

Related Word Description: Event where toasts are typically made.

celebración

Related Word: toasting

Related Word Description: Action of making a toast.

toastear

Slang Meaning: To take a drink in a toast.

Slang Meaning Example: Let's give a toast and then celebrate with a shot.

Vamos a darle un brindis y después a celebrar con un shot.

Slang Meaning: To make a collective wish by raising glasses.

Slang Meaning Example: At the party, everyone toasted to Grandma's health.

En la fiesta, todos brindaron por la salud de la abuela.