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    Vinagre (en. Vinegar)

    /biˈnaɡɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Acidic and sour liquid commonly used in cooking.
    Apple cider vinegar is ideal for dressing salads.
    El vinagre de manzana es ideal para aderezar ensaladas.
    Product obtained through the fermentation of ethanol.
    Vinegar is used to preserve food.
    Se utiliza vinagre para conservar alimentos.
    Substance used as a homemade cleaner due to its acidity.
    I use vinegar to clean the windows.
    Uso vinagre para limpiar las ventanas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vinum acre', meaning sour wine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wine vinegar
    Vinegar produced from wine.
    vinagre de vino
    salty as vinegar
    Expression that describes something very acidic or bitter.
    salado como un vinagre
    to turn into vinegar
    Expression that refers to ruining something.
    hacer vinagre
    to not have a single penny
    Expression that refers to having nothing.
    no tener ni un vinagre

    Related Words

    oil
    Fatty liquid used in cooking and food.
    aceite
    salt
    Crystalline substance mainly composed of sodium chloride, used as a condiment.
    sal
    dressing
    Substance added to food to enhance its flavor.
    aderezo

    Slang Meanings

    A rough and unpleasant person or situation.
    Don't be such a vinegar, relax a little.
    No seas tan vinagre, relájate un poco.
    Refers to something that has gone wrong.
    That idea turned out sour.
    Esa idea quedó como un vinagre.