¡fondo blanco!
/ˈfondo ˈblanko/word by word
The English phrase "bottoms up!" is translated into Spanish as ¡fondo blanco!
This expression is used as a toast to encourage people to drink their entire glass in one go.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfondo ˈblanko/
When do people say it?
In Mexico, a playful and informal way to say "bottoms up" is ¡Arriba, abajo, al centro y adentro!, which literally translates to "up, down, to the center and inside".
Did you know?
- The English word 'fund' and the Spanish word fondo both trace their ancestry back to the same Latin word, 'fundus'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the toast ¡Arriba, abajo, al centro y adentro! is accompanied by specific physical gestures with the glass.
- While fondo blanco! is a standard toast, using it in a very formal setting might make you sound more like you are in a lively tavern than a polite banquet.
Examples in context
- ¡Fondo blanco!Bottoms up!
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are at a party with friends.
- AlejandroMira, ya serví las bebidas.Look, I already poured the drinks.
- ElenaPerfecto, ¡salud a todos!Perfect, cheers everyone!
- Alejandro¡No se queden a medias, ¡fondo blanco!Don't leave any left, bottoms up!
- Elena¡Vale, lo hago ahora mismo!Okay, I'll do it right now!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (fondo, blanco) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanco, fondo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
