Champaña (en. Champagne)

/tʃamˈpaɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sparkling alcoholic beverage, usually sweet, made from grapes.
Champagne is typically served at celebrations.
El champán se sirve típicamente en celebraciones.
Sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France.
At the party, everyone toasted with good quality champagne.
En la fiesta, todos brindaron con champán de buena calidad.
Any sparkling wine that resembles champagne, even if it does not come from the Champagne region.
I prefer prosecco, although many compare it to champagne.
Prefiero el prosecco, aunque muchos lo comparan con el champán.

Etymology

From the French 'champagne', referring to the wine-producing region of Champagne in France.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to toast with champagne
To make a toast using champagne during celebrations.
brindar con champán
to open a bottle of champagne
To uncork a bottle of champagne, often during festive moments.
abrir una botella de champán
luxury champagne
High-quality champagne with a high price.
champán de lujo

Related Words

wine
Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of grapes.
vino
bubbles
Small air spheres that form in effervescent liquids.
burbujas
celebration
Act or event that marks a special occasion, often with food and drink.
celebración

Slang Meanings

Spark at a party
That champagne gave the party a spark.
Ese champán le dio la chispa a la fiesta.
Bubbling fun
The night was pure champagne, full of laughter and joy.
La noche era pura champaña, llena de risas y alegría.
Drink for celebrations
Champagne is what is usually drunk at celebrations.
El champán es lo que se suele beber en los festejos.