vino seco
/bino seko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dry wine" is translated into Spanish as vino seco.
vino seco refers to wine that is not sweet because the sugar has been converted to alcohol during the fermentation process.
Did you know?
- The word vino is used in the common Spanish expression vino a decir to mean someone 'came to say' or suggested something, using the verb venir instead of the drink.
- While 'seco' means 'dry', if you use it to describe a person's personality in Spanish, you are suggesting they are cold, unemotional, or lacking in wit.
- In Spain, if you ask for a vino without specifying seco or dulce, you will typically be served a young, dry red or white wine.
Examples in context
- Me encanta un buen vino seco para acompañar una cena elegante.I love a good dry wine to accompany an elegant dinner.
- Prefiero el vino seco con la cena.I prefer dry wine with dinner.
- ¿Tienes algún vino seco en la bodega?Do you have any dry wine in the cellar?
- Este vino seco es muy elegante.This dry wine is very elegant.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are at a restaurant choosing a drink.
- María¿Quieres probar este vino dulce o el vino seco?Do you want to try this sweet wine or the dry wine?
- AlejandroPara mí, el vino seco es mejor.For me, the dry wine is better.
- MaríaEstá bien, pediré un vino seco para nosotros.Alright, I will order a dry wine for us.
- AlejandroGracias, María, me encanta esa elección.Thank you, María, I love that choice.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
