vermut
/beɾˈmut/feminine, masculine, alternative form
The Spanish word for vermouth is vermut. Wiktionary also lists vermú.
Meaning: wine infused with herbs (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vermut | /beɾˈmut/ /beɾˈmu/ |
feminine, masculine, alternative form |
| vermú | /beɾˈmu/ | feminine, masculine |
This noun refers to wine that has been infused with various herbs. When you are ordering or consuming the drink, it is common to use the verb tomar (to take or to drink), as in tomar un vermut.
Which one should you use?
vermut is an alternative spelling of vermú.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is masculine and is used with the masculine article el, as in el vermut.
How do you pronounce it?
/beɾˈmut/
When do people say it?
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, especially in Spain, there is a social tradition known as la hora del vermut (the vermouth hour), which involves drinking vermouth accompanied by small snacks before lunch.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word vermut is a direct relative of the German word Wermut, which refers to the plant 'wormwood'.
- While vermut is the drink, the phrase hacer el vermut can describe the act of strolling through a city or socializing with friends before a meal.
- While many countries serve vermouth chilled, in parts of Spain it is frequently served with a large slice of orange and a splash of soda or sparkling water.
Examples in context
- Si el vermut no está disponible, sustituir con ron.If vermouth is not available, substitute with rum.This sentence is useful for learning how to use vermut in a conditional instruction.Tatoeba #8674920 by ajje, translation #8674921 by ajje
- Me gustaría pedir un vermut, por favor.I would like to order a vermouth, please.
- ¿Tienes alguna marca específica de vermut?Do you have any specific brand of vermouth?
- Voy a preparar un vermú para recibir a nuestros invitados.I'm going to prepare a vermouth to welcome our guests.
- El vermú que sirven en este bar es excelente.The vermouth they serve in this bar is excellent.
- Vamos a tomar un vermute antes de la cena.Let's have a vermouth before dinner.
- En Barcelona, el vermute es una tradición muy arraigada.In Barcelona, vermouth is a deeply rooted tradition.
- Me sirves un bitter con una rodaja de limón, por favor.Could you serve me a vermouth with a slice of lemon, please?
- Prefiero un vermut bien frío.I prefer a very cold vermouth.
- El vermut se sirve con aceitunas.Vermouth is served with olives.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are at a tapas bar.
- AlejandroElena, ¿quieres tomar un vermut?Elena, do you want to have a vermouth?
- ElenaSí, me apetece mucho ahora.Yes, I really fancy one right now.
- AlejandroPediré dos vermut para nosotros.I will order two vermouths for us.
- ElenaPerfecto, gracias Alejandro.Perfect, thank you Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vermouth” translations and entries vermut, vermú, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vermú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
