¡Salud!
standard, Colombia
In Colombia the usual toast is ¡Salud!, literally "health". Friends also say ¡Chinchín! as they clink glasses. It is also called ¡Brindemos!
Meaning: toast when drinking (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ¡Salud! | standard, Colombia |
| ¡Chinchín! | casual |
| ¡Brindemos! | let us toast |
Before drinking, someone raises a glass and says ¡brindemos por…! followed by a reason, then everyone says ¡salud!
Which one should you use?
¡Salud! is polite and fits any setting. ¡Chinchín! is lighter and more playful, often heard among friends.
When do people say it?
Typical Colombian drinks for a toast are aguardiente, an anise-flavored spirit, and beer. People also say ¡salud! when someone sneezes.
Did you know?
- Aguardiente is the national spirit of Colombia and is often drunk in small glasses during a toast.
Examples in context
- ¡Salud por todos!Cheers to everyone!
- Brindemos por la amistad.Let us toast to friendship.
- ¡Chinchín, parceros!Cheers, friends!
Example conversation
Jorge raises his glass at a family gathering in Cali with Marta and Todos the relatives.
- JorgeFamilia, ¡brindemos por este día!Family, let us toast to this day!
- Todos¡Salud!Cheers!
- MartaY por muchos años más.And for many more years.
- Jorge¡Chinchín!Cheers!
