enfriador de vino
/enfɾjadoɾ de bino/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase wine cooler is translated as enfriador de vino.
The term enfriador de vino refers to the physical device or container used to keep wine chilled, rather than the low-alcohol alcoholic beverage known as a 'wine cooler' in English.
Meaning: drink (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of enfriador (cooler/chiller) and de vino (of wine).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term tinto de verano is a popular way to refer to a wine cooler in Spain. Tinto de verano typically consists of red wine mixed with carbonated lemon soda or a similar citrus-flavored drink.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add the suffix -es to the noun enfriador.
Did you know?
- The word tinto in tinto de verano literally means 'tinted' or 'dyed', referring to the deep red color of the wine.
- While tinto de verano is common in Spain, people in Latin America might use the term clericó for a similar wine-based cooler mixed with fruit and soda.
- The Spanish word vino is a linguistic cousin to the English 'wine', the French 'vin' and the Italian 'vino', all stemming from the same ancient roots.
Examples in context
- Voy a pedir un tinto de verano, ¡hace mucho calor hoy!I'm going to order a tinto de verano, it's so hot today!
- Necesito un enfriador de vino para la cena.I need a wine cooler for dinner.
- El enfriador de vino está en la cocina.The wine cooler is in the kitchen.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese enfriador de vino?Where did you buy that wine cooler?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are preparing for a dinner party.
- ElenaMateo, ¿tienes el enfriador de vino listo?Mateo, do you have the wine cooler ready?
- MateoSí, Elena, ya puse el hielo adentro.Yes, Elena, I already put the ice inside.
- ElenaPerfecto, pon el enfriador de vino en la mesa.Perfect, put the wine cooler on the table.
- MateoEstá hecho, todo está listo para los invitados.It's done, everything is ready for the guests.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, enfriador, vino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
