vino tinto
/ˌbino ˈtinto/masculine
The English phrase "red wine" is translated into Spanish as vino tinto. Wiktionary also lists morapio.
Meaning: red coloured wine (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vino tinto | /ˌbino ˈtinto/ | masculine |
| morapio | /moˈɾapjo/ | masculine |
The term is used to refer to red coloured wine.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vino tinto literally means 'wine dyed/tinted' or 'tinted wine'.
Which one should you use?
While vino rojo is grammatically possible, vino tinto is the standard way to refer to red wine in Spanish. Another form, morapio, is also available.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized to vinos tintos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbino ˈtinto/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often say vino rojo by translating 'red' literally, but vino tinto is the natural term used by native speakers.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries ordering a tinto in a cafe will get you a small black coffee instead of a glass of red wine.
- The term morapio originates from the Arabic word murabba which means 'preserved fruit'.
- If you use the word tinto on its own in some Spanish-speaking regions, it can refer to a specific type of wine cocktail or a popular drink.
Examples in context
- No bebo vino tinto.I don't drink red wine.The sentence is useful for stating that you do not drink vino tinto.Tatoeba #7918543 by arh, translation #6271863 by CK
- Vino tinto, por favor.Red wine, please.The sentence is useful for ordering vino tinto.Tatoeba #1064298 by hayastan, translation #1038951 by CK
- Tom no bebe vino tinto.Tom doesn't drink red wine.The sentence is useful for stating that Tom does not drink vino tinto.Tatoeba #10204418 by Shishir, translation #3733200 by CK
- Quisiera una copa de vino tinto, por favorI would like a glass of red wine, please
- ¿Disfrutas el vino tinto?Do you enjoy red wine?
- 29 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at a restaurant.
- Alejandro¿Prefieres agua o vino tinto?Do you prefer water or red wine?
- MaríaPrefiero un poco de vino tinto.I prefer a little red wine.
- AlejandroEl vino tinto de aquí es muy bueno.The red wine here is very good.
- MaríaEntonces pediré una copa, Alejandro.Then I will order a glass, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “red wine” translations and entries vino tinto, morapio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries morapio, tinto, vino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
