Tinto (en. Red wine)

tin-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of wine that is red, usually made from grapes.
The chicken tastes better when paired with red wine.
Mas masarap ang manok kapag sinamahan ito ng tinto.
A sweet wine made from grapes with a high level of tannin.
This red wine has a deep flavor that matches with fine food.
Ang tinto na ito ay may malalim na lasa na tumutugma sa masarap na pagkain.

Etymology

The word 'tinto' originates from the Spanish word 'tinto' meaning 'red'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to drink red wine
Having red wine or social drinking.
uminom ng tinto

Related Words

white
A type of wine that is white, the opposite of red.
puti
decanting
A process that enhances the taste and aroma of wine.
alikabok

Slang Meanings

Alcohol that is red (red wine)
I tasted some tinto at the party last night, it was delicious!
Nakatikim ako ng tinto sa party kagabi, ang sarap!
Because of the heat, just gaping in the heat
The weather is so hot, I feel like I'm just walking around like tinto!
Ang init ng panahon, parang tinto na lang ako naglalakad!