chai
/t͡ʃai/from spelling rules
chai is the Spanish term for the English phrase "chai", referring to a type of spiced tea that is often brewed with milk.
The term chai refers to the specific spiced tea beverage.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃai/
Did you know?
- Because it is an imported term, you will often find 'chai' listed under the heading 'infusiones' on Spanish menus. This category is traditionally reserved for herbal teas that do not contain actual tea leaves.
- The popularity of chai in Spanish-speaking countries is closely tied to the global spread of coffee shop culture rather than a historical tea tradition.
- Because chai is a loanword, it does not follow standard Spanish pluralization rules in casual menus, often remaining chai even when referring to multiple servings.
Examples in context
- El té chai a menudo contiene cardamomo.Chai tea often contains cardamom.This sentence shows that the term chai is often used in the context of ingredients like cardamom.Tatoeba #10944132 by DJ_Saidez, translation #483699 by adjusting
- Tomaré chai.I’ll drink chai.This sentence demonstrates how to express the intention to drink chai.Tatoeba #10944136 by Luornu, translation #8826857 by aohta
- Un té Chai de vainilla, por favorA vanilla chai tea, please
- Me encanta el sabor del chai con leche.I love the taste of chai with milk.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Quieres un café o un chai?Do you want a coffee or a chai?
- ElenaPrefiero un chai caliente, por favor.I prefer a hot chai, please.
- AlejandroEstá bien, pediré tu chai ahora.Okay, I will order your chai now.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, eres muy amable.Thanks, Alejandro, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
