¡Salud!
everyday
When raising a glass in Peru you say ¡Salud!, which literally means "health". ¡Chin chin! is a lighter, playful alternative among friends.
Meaning: toast when drinking (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ¡Salud! | everyday |
| ¡Chin chin! | casual |
Say ¡Salud! as glasses meet, and look at the person you are toasting. A longer wish such as ¡Salud por todos! works at family tables.
When do people say it?
The national drink is pisco, and a round of pisco sours is a common reason for a toast.
Did you know?
- Peru has a national day dedicated to the pisco sour, the cocktail made with pisco, lime and egg white.
Examples in context
- ¡Salud, amigos!Cheers, friends!
- ¡Salud por la familia!Cheers to the family!
Example conversation
Uncle Carlos raises his glass at a family dinner in Lima, with his niece Rosa and nephew Mateo.
- CarlosVamos, un brindis. ¡Salud por todos!Come on, a toast. Cheers to everyone!
- Rosa¡Salud, tío!Cheers, uncle!
- Mateo¡Chin chin!Cheers!
