vinagre
/biˈnaɡɾe/masculine
The Spanish word for vinegar is vinagre.
vinagre is a masculine noun used to refer to the acidic condiment. Specific varieties are often identified using the structure [type] + de + [fruit/source], such as vinagre de manzana for apple cider vinegar. Other common types include vinagre de Jerez (Sherry vinegar) and vinagre balsámico (balsamic vinegar).
Meaning: condiment (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, vinagre is preceded by the masculine article el rather than la.
How do you pronounce it?
/biˈnaɡɾe/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly pronounce the v in vinagre as a labiodental sound (placing teeth on the lip). Instead, the v should be pronounced as a soft b sound.
Did you know?
- Because of its high acidity, 'vinagre' is often used as a metaphor in certain dialects to describe someone who is particularly 'sharp' or 'sour' in personality.
- The word vinagre actually contains a hidden description of its essence, as it stems from the Latin vīnum ācre, which literally translates to 'sour wine'.
- Vinagre de Jerez from Spain is a protected designation of origin, meaning it must be produced in a specific region using traditional methods to carry the name.
Examples in context
- El vinagre es un ácido.Vinegar is an acid.This sentence uses vinagre to describe its chemical nature as an acid.Tatoeba #13025229 by Eremon, translation #7733773 by CK
- El vinagre es un buen limpiador.Vinegar is a good cleaner.This sentence uses vinagre to mention its use as a cleaning agent.Tatoeba #7739261 by arh, translation #9688188 by Ergulis
- El vinagre es un buen desinfectante.Vinegar is a good disinfectant.This sentence uses vinagre to note its use as a disinfectant.Tatoeba #7739307 by arh, translation #12915294 by araneo
- Me gustaría comprar vinagre, por favor.I would like to buy vinegar, please.
- El vinagre es un condimento básico en muchas recetas.Vinegar is a fundamental condiment in many recipes.
- El vinagre le da un toque especial a las ensaladas, ¿no crees?Vinegar adds a special touch to salads, don't you think?
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing a salad.
- Sofía¿Tienes vinagre para la ensalada?Do you have vinegar for the salad?
- MateoSí, el vinagre está en la alacena.Yes, the vinegar is in the cupboard.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo, lo necesito ahora.Thanks, Mateo, I need it now.
- MateoDe nada, Sofía, aquí lo tienes.You're welcome, Sofía, here it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vinegar” translations and entries vinagre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vinagre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
