Sid (en. Sid)

/sid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Fermented drink made from apples.
Sid is served cold and is very popular in Asturias.
El sid se sirve frío y es muy popular en Asturias.
A drink that can have different levels of sweetness.
There are different types of sid, ranging from very dry to sweet.
Hay sid de varios tipos, desde muy seco hasta dulce.

Etymology

The term 'sid' comes from the Old French 'cydre', which in turn derives from the Latin 'cydonios'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have a sid
To consume a cider beverage.
Tomar un sid
Sid on the table
To refer to having cider available at a gathering.
Sid en la mesa
To toast with sid
To make a toast with cider.
Brindar con sid

Related Words

cider
Alcoholic beverage created by fermenting apple juice.
sidra
fermentation
Biochemical process that transforms sugars into alcohol.
fermentación
drink
Liquid consumed for hydration or enjoyment.
bebida

Slang Meanings

Street sid
When I went to the party, I saw a lot of people drinking street sid.
Cuando fui a la fiesta, vi a un montón de gente tomando sid de la calle.
Cool (very good)
That sid was very cool, I loved it!
Ese sid estaba muy sid, me encantó!