¡Salud!
everyday, Uruguay
In Uruguay the usual toast is ¡Salud!, said as glasses meet. ¡Chin chin! is a lighter, playful option among friends.
Meaning: toast when drinking (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ¡Salud! | everyday, Uruguay |
| ¡Chin chin! | casual |
Uruguayans raise their glasses and make eye contact when they say ¡Salud! The toast works at a family asado as well as in a bar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Friends in Uruguay often add che, as in ¡Salud, che!, which is typical of the Río de la Plata region.
Did you know?
- Chin chin is often said to imitate the sound of glasses touching.
Examples in context
- ¡Salud, che!Cheers, mate!
- ¡Chin chin por el año nuevo!Cheers to the new year!
- ¡Salud y buen provecho!Cheers and enjoy your meal!
Example conversation
Martín and Lucía toast with friends at a family asado in Montevideo.
- Martín¡Un brindis por todos!A toast to everyone!
- Lucía¡Salud!Cheers!
- Martín¡Chin chin!Cheers!
- LucíaQué rico todo, gracias.Everything is delicious, thank you.
