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    Coñac (en. Cognac)

    /koˈɲak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A spirit drink obtained from the distillation of wine, aged in wooden barrels.
    Cognac is served at room temperature in a short glass.
    El coñac se sirve a temperatura ambiente en un vaso corto.
    One of the best-known varieties of brandy.
    The beverage connoisseur has tried several types of cognac.
    El conocedor de bebidas ha probado varios tipos de coñac.
    A popular drink at celebrations and special events.
    We toast with cognac for the host's birthday.
    Brindamos con coñac por el cumpleaños del anfitrión.

    Etymology

    It derives from the city of Cognac in France, where this type of brandy is produced.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to toast with cognac
    to make a toast with this spirit drink.
    brindar con coñac
    a sip of cognac
    a reference to drinking a bit of cognac.
    un sorbo de coñac
    cognac and cigars
    a common combination of drink with cigarettes.
    coñac y cigarros

    Related Words

    brandy
    Alcoholic drink distilled from wine, similar to cognac.
    brandy
    digestif
    Liquor that is taken after a meal.
    digestivo
    barrel
    Wooden container where cognac is aged.
    barrica

    Slang Meanings

    Luxury drink
    That cognac is a true luxury cognac.
    Ese coñac es un verdadero coñac de lujo.
    Dew of life
    A little cognac is the dew of life I need after a long day.
    Un poco de coñac es el rocío de vida que necesito después de un largo día.