magnum
/maɡnum/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for 'magnum' is magnum.
Meaning: bottle (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/maɡnum/
Did you know?
- While magnum refers to the bottle size, Spanish speakers often use the word botellón to describe any oversized bottle or a large shared drink in a social setting.
- While 'magnum' is a technical term for wine, the word magno exists in Spanish and means 'great' or 'grand', but it is used for historical figures or events rather than bottle sizes.
- Although magnum is used for wine, a Spanish speaker would never use it to describe a large bottle of water or soda, using botella grande instead.
Examples in context
- Compramos un magnum para la cena.We bought a magnum for dinner.
- ¿Tienes un magnum de champán disponible?Do you have a magnum of champagne available?
Example conversation
María and Javier are choosing wine at a restaurant.
- MaríaJavier, mira ese magnum de vino tinto.Javier, look at that magnum of red wine.
- JavierEs demasiado grande para nosotros dos.It is too big for the two of us.
- MaríaPero un magnum es más elegante.But a magnum is more elegant.
- JavierTienes razón, pidamos esa botella.You are right, let's order that bottle.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
