tomar un trago
The phrase tomar un trago is provided as a translation for "take a shot" in French, though this is an error.
The phrase is intended to mean drinking a small amount of strong alcohol quickly from a small glass.
What mistakes should you avoid?
The phrase tomar un trago is actually Spanish, not French.
When do people say it?
In an informal setting, one might say Santé to mean "Cheers" or "To health" to encourage a drink.
Did you know?
- The word un in French descends from the Latin ūnum, which originated from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁óynos.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are at a party with friends.
- ManonGabriel, on va tomar un trago ?Gabriel, shall we take a shot?
- GabrielOui, c'est une bonne idée !Yes, that is a good idea!
- ManonJe sers les verres tout de suite.I will pour the drinks right away.
- GabrielMerci, Manon, c'est gentil.Thanks, Manon, that is kind of you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
