chardonnay
/t͡ʃaɾdonnai/from spelling rules
chardonnay is the Spanish word for chardonnay.
Meaning: wine (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃaɾdonnai/
Did you know?
- If you order chardonnay in a traditional Spanish tapas bar, the waiter might ask if you want it con madera, which means the wine has been aged in wooden barrels.
- Because chardonnay is a French loanword, it does not follow the standard Spanish rule of adding an accent mark to indicate stress on the penultimate syllable.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, chardonnay is associated with the term mantequilloso, describing a buttery flavor profile caused by malolactic fermentation.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho este chardonnay.I really like this chardonnay.
- El chardonnay está muy frío.The chardonnay is very cold.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at a restaurant looking at the wine list.
- MateoSofía, ¿qué vino quieres pedir?Sofía, what wine do you want to order?
- SofíaMe gustaría un chardonnay, por favor.I would like a chardonnay, please.
- MateoBuena elección, yo pediré lo mismo.Good choice, I will order the same.
- SofíaPerfecto, Mateo, vamos a brindar.Perfect, Mateo, let's toast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
