té
/ˈte/masculine
The English word "tea" is translated into Spanish as té. Wiktionary also lists cha.
Meaning: drink made from leaves of tea plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| té | /ˈte/ | masculine |
| cha | /ˈt͡ʃa/ | Philippines, masculine |
This noun refers to the drink made from the leaves of the tea plant.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Philippines, the form cha is used for tea. In Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the term mate refers to a traditional herbal infusion made with yerba mate leaves. In Spain, the term infusión is frequently used to describe herbal teas or any other type of infusion made with hot water and herbs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈte/
Did you know?
- Because té and cha share a common ancestor, they mirror a global linguistic divide where countries that imported tea by sea use 't' sounds and those who imported it by land use 'ch' sounds.
- The form cha in Spanish-speaking regions like the Philippines is linked to the Macanese Cantonese pronunciation of the word for tea.
- In Spanish, the word infusión is often used to distinguish herbal teas from té, which strictly refers to the beverage made from the Camellia sinensis plant.
Examples in context
- Le gusta el té.He likes tea.Tatoeba #1118759 by Shishir, translation #1098268 by cntrational
- Me gusta tu té.I like your tea.Tatoeba #2412341 by marcelostockle, translation #6480703 by mervert1
- ¿Te gusta el té?Do you like tea?Tatoeba #1242953 by marcelostockle, translation #1098230 by cntrational
- ¿Me podría traer una taza de té, por favor?Could you bring me a cup of tea, please?
- ¿Querés tomar un mate?Would you like to have some mate?
- Tenemos una gran selección de infusiones, ¿te gustaría probar alguna?We have a wide selection of herbal teas, would you like to try any?
- ¿Qué tipos de té tienen?What types of tea do you have?
- ¿Cuánto tiempo se debe dejar infusionar el té?How long should the tea steep?
- ¿Cuál es la temperatura adecuada para preparar el té?What is the proper temperature for brewing tea?
- Me encanta el té verde.I love green tea.
- El té negro es mi favorito.Black tea is my favorite.
- No me gusta el té con azúcar.I don't like tea with sugar.
- ¡Disfruta tu té!Enjoy your tea!
- 377 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are in a café.
- Alejandro¿Quieres un café o un té?Do you want a coffee or a tea?
- SofíaPrefiero un té, por favor.I prefer a tea, please.
- Alejandro¿Lo quieres con azúcar?Do you want it with sugar?
- SofíaNo, el té está bien solo.No, the tea is fine plain.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tea” translations and entries té, cha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cha, té, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
